Comparison Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. oxycedrus and J. oxycedrus subsp. macrocarpa Berries Essential Oils from Turkey

Abstract

Juniperus oxycedrus L. and its relatives are within the natural habitat in Turkey. In this present study, essential oils from Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. oxycedrus and Juniperus oxycedrus subsp. macrocarpa berries, collected from various sites of Turkey were distilled and analyzed for their chemical compositions. GC/MS analyses revealed α-pinene (19.9-47.8%), β-myrcene (44.6-10.3%) and germacrene D (15.5-13.5 %) as main constituents of the berries, respectively. The olfactory evaluation showed characteristic woody, greenish, herbal, turpentine-like and balsamic sweety nature suggesting their uses especially in mens’ cosmetics.