Composition of the Essential Oil of Scandix australis L. subsp. grandiflora (L.) Thell

Abstract

Water-distilled essential oil from the herbal parts of Scandix australis subsp. grandiflora was analyzed by GC/MS. Five components were characterized representing 99.84% of the total components detected. Methyl chavicol (95.91%) was the major constituent of the oil obtained in 0.4% yield