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Planta Med 1992; 58(1): 105-107
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-961401
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Volatile Constituents of Achillea grandifolia

E. Hanlidou1 , E. Kokkalou2 , S. Kokkini1
  • 1Institute of Systematic Botany and Phytogeography, School of Biology, University of Thessaloniki, 540 06 Thessaloniki, Greece
  • 2Laboratory of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmacy, University of Thessaloniki, P.O.B. 1539,540 06 Thessaloniki, Greece
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1991

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04 January 2007 (online)

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Abstract

Volatile constituents of Achillea grandifolia Friv. growing wild in Greece were studied by means of GC and GC-EIMS. Sixty constituents were identified. The main components were camphor, α- and β-thujone, and 1,8-cineole. Twenty-six constituents have not been previously reported in the essential oils of the genus Achillea.

Key words

Achillea grandifolia - essential oil - volatile constituents - Millefolium section

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