volatile constituents analysis of Nepeta kotschyi Boiss. from Iran

• Published in: The Journal of essential oil research Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 237 - 238
• Main Authors: Nori-Shargh, D, Baharvand, B, Raftari, S, Deyhimi, F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Carol Stream Taylor & Francis Group 01.05.2006; Allured Publishing Corporation
• Subjects: 4aβ,7α,7aα-nepetalactone; aerial parts; chemical composition; essential oil composition; essential oils; flora; indigenous species; Lamiaceae; medicinal plants; monoterpenoids; Nepeta; Nepeta kotschyi; plant extracts; traditional medicine; volatile organic compounds; wild plants; Iran

The volatile constituents of the aerial parts of Nepeta kotschyi Boiss. growing wild in Iran have been examined by GC/FID and GC/MS. Eleven components were identified, constituting approximately 97.7% of the oil. The main constituents of the essential oil were 4abeta,7alpha,7aalpha-nepetalactone (92...