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Research Article

Aromatic Plants of Saudi Arabia, Part 12 Essential Oil of Conyza Incana

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Pages 188-192 | Published online: 27 Sep 2008
 

Abstract

The Steam Distilled Oil Of The Aerial Parts Of Conyza Incana Was Analysed By Gc/Ms. The Antimicrobial Activity Of The Oil Is Presented. 71 Compounds Accounting For About 86 % Of The Oil Constitution Could Be Identified. Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons (37-38 %) and Sesquiterpenoids (22 %) Were The Major Groups In The Investigated Oil Of Which 8-Cadinene and Ledol Were The Most Prominent (7.9 and 5.5 % Respectively).

Many Constituents, Belonging To Other Different Chemical Groups, Viz Monoterpene Hydrocarbons (4 %), Monoterpenoids (9.91 %), Esters (6.0 %) and Miscellaneous Compounds (6.74 %) Were Also Identified. The Antimicrobial Screening Of The Oil Showed Significant Activity Against The Microorganisms S. Aureus, Pr. Vulgaris, B. Subtilis and C. Albicans.

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