The essential oil composition of Teucrium chamaedrys L. from Iran

The composition of the essential oil obtained from the dried flowering aerial parts of Teucrium chamaedrys (Labiatae) was analysed by GC and GC–MS. Forty‐nine components were identified in the this oil. The major constituents of the essential oil were germacrene D (16.5%), (Z)‐β‐farnesene (12.2%), β...

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Published in:Flavour and fragrance journal 2005-09, Vol.20 (5), p.544-546
Main Authors: Morteza-Semnani, Katayoun, Akbarzadeh, Mohammad, Rostami, Bahram
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Chemical industry and chemicals
essential oil
Essential oils, perfumes
Exact sciences and technology
General pharmacology
germacrene D
Labiatae
Medical sciences
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Teucrium chamaedrys
Washing products. Cosmetics and toiletries. Perfumes
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Summary:The composition of the essential oil obtained from the dried flowering aerial parts of Teucrium chamaedrys (Labiatae) was analysed by GC and GC–MS. Forty‐nine components were identified in the this oil. The major constituents of the essential oil were germacrene D (16.5%), (Z)‐β‐farnesene (12.2%), β‐caryophyllene (10.5%), α‐pinene (9.1%) and δ‐cadinene (7.4%). Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0882-5734
1099-1026
DOI:10.1002/ffj.1479