Iranian Journal of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (Nov 1999)

The Composition of The Essential Oil of Achillea Tenuifolia LAM. From IRAN

  • Abdolhossein Rustaiyan,
  • Faraz Mojab,
  • Shiva Masoudi,
  • Mohammad Yari

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 18, no. 2
pp. 108 – 110

Abstract

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The water-distilled essential oil from dried aerial parts of achillea tenuifolia Lam. Was analysed by GC and CG/MS. 48 Components were characterized representing 88% of the total oil. Camphor (18%), 1,8-cineole + limonene (9%) and spathulenol (7%) were the major constituents of the oil obtained in a yield of 0.23%.

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