Essential Oil Details
Essential Name
: Thymus eriocalyx essential oil
Plant Name
: Thymus eriocalyx
Plant Variety Name
: NA
Plant Tissue Name
: Aerial part
Introduction
The essential oil obtained by hydrodistillation from the aerial parts of Thymus eriocalyx yielded 1.5% (w/w), calculated on a dry weight basis. The oil appeared as a green liquid. GC–MS analysis revealed chemical constituents, representing the main chemical profile of the oil. The dominant components were thymol, carvacrol, and p-cymene.
Reference
Amiri, H. (2012). Essential oils composition and antioxidant properties of three thymus species. Evidence?based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012(1), 728065.
Minor Compound Details
| Serial No. | Compound Name | Compound Percentage(%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | p-Cymene | 4.1 |
| 2 | Borneol | 2.1 |
| 3 | Terpinen-4-Ol | 1.7 |
| 4 | Beta-Caryophyllene | 1.7 |
| 5 | Alpha- Pinene | 1.6 |
| 6 | Sabinene | 0.1 |
| 7 | Camphene | 0.7 |
| 8 | Alpha Thujene | 0.4 |