Study of the chemical composition, antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory activity of essential oil from Vetiveria zizanioides

► Major component of Vetiveria zizanioides essential oil is cedr-8-en-13-ol (12.4%). ► V. zizanioides essential oil suppress the inflammatory responses of macrophages. ► The suppression is correlated with inflammation-related enzymes and cytokines. ► This anti-inflammatory activity is associated with its antioxidant activity.