Essential oil of Crithmum maritimum L. from Turkey

Abstract

The aerial parts of Crithmum maritimum L. (Umbelliferae) collected from Bolu-Abant was hydrodistilled to produce an oil with 0.85% yield. The oil was analyzed by GC/MS. The main components were characterized as sabinene (26.9%), litmonene (24.2%) and gamma-terpinene (19.3%).