Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of Elsholtzia splendens Essential Oil

E. splendens essential oil has good antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects against the acne-inducing bacteria, while inducing no cytotoxicity in human cell lines. Therefore, the E. splendens essential oil may be employed as an effective therapeutic agent to ameliorate the acne disease. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report demonstrating the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of E. splendens and providing a scientific basis for the cosmetic use of its essential oil.