The essential oil of 'greater galangal' [Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.] from the lower Himalayan region of India

The volatile constituents of the rhizomes and leaves of Alpinia galanga, growing in the arboretum of CIMAP Field Station Pant Nagar, were analysed by GC and GC–MS. The main constituents identified in the rhizome oil were 1,8‐cineole (39.4%) and β‐pinene (11.9%). The leaf oil contained 1,8‐cineole (3...

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Published in:Flavour and fragrance journal 2002-09, Vol.17 (5), p.358-360
Main Authors: Raina, V. K., Srivastava, S. K., Syamasunder, K. V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
1,8‐cineole
8-cineole
Alpinia galanga
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
camphor
Chemical industry and chemicals
essential oil constituents
Essential oils, perfumes
Exact sciences and technology
GC-MS
General pharmacology
Medical sciences
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Washing products. Cosmetics and toiletries. Perfumes
Zingiberaceae
β-pinene
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Summary:The volatile constituents of the rhizomes and leaves of Alpinia galanga, growing in the arboretum of CIMAP Field Station Pant Nagar, were analysed by GC and GC–MS. The main constituents identified in the rhizome oil were 1,8‐cineole (39.4%) and β‐pinene (11.9%). The leaf oil contained 1,8‐cineole (32.5%), β‐pinene (22.7%) and camphor (12.8%), as major constituents. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
ISSN:0882-5734
1099-1026
DOI:10.1002/ffj.1105