2003•Journal of Essential Oil Bearing PlantsRequires access

Chemical composition and antibacterial activity of essential oil from fruits ofVitex agnus-castusL. (Verbenaceae) growing in Turkey

Felice Senatore, Francesco Napolitano, M. Ozcan Dung

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The volatile components of the fruits of two varieties of Vitex agnus-castus L. (Verbenaceae) were obtained by hydrodistillation and identified by GC and GC-MS. Altogether 41 components were identified. Sabinene and 1,8–cineole were the main monoterpene components of the oils. β-Caryophyllene was the major sesquiterpene compound in both oils. The examined oils show a significant antibacterial activity.

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Key concepts: Vitex, Verbenaceae, Sabinene, Essential oil, Sesquiterpene, Traditional medicine, Antibacterial activity, Chemistry