Characterization of Salvia verticillata L. subsp. amasiaca (Freyn & Bornm.) Bornm. essential oil from Turkey

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Nilüfer VURAL, İsmihan GÖZE, Nazlı ERCAN

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The essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation from the aerial parts of Salvia verticillata L. subsp. amasiaca (Freyn&Bornm.) Bornm. from Turkey was analyzed by GC-MS. Overall, 21 compounds were identified representing 97.27% of the total oil. 1,8-Cineole 15.9%, trans-caryophyllene 13.3%, spathulenol 8.3%, germacrene-D 7.5%, carvacrol 6.3% and β-pinene 4.9 % were identified as the main constituents in the oil.

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