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The essential oils of Satureja coerulea Janka and Thymus aznavourii Velen.

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:1998
Authors:G. Tümen, Başer, K. H. C., Demirci, B., Ermin, N.
Journal:Flavour and Fragrance Journal
Volume:13
Issue:1
Pagination:65 - 67
Date Published:1998///
Keywords:Essential oils, Germacrene-D, Lamiaceae, Satureja coerulea Janka, Thymus aznavourii Velen.
Abstract:

Satureja coerulea Janka and Thymus aznavourii Velen. are endangered species. Thymus aznavourii is an endemic species in Turkey. Satureja coerulea has a narrow distribution in Turkey and Bulgaria. Water-distilled essential oils from the aerial parts of these species were analysed by GC-MS. The main component in the oils was identified as germacrene-D.

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