Abstract
Essential oils are mixtures of many substances, predominantly terpenes (ea. 90%) and phenylpropane derivatives. Other components include simple phenols, sulphurcontaining compounds (mustard oils), methyl anthranilate and coumarins.
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Wagner, H., Bladt, S., Zgainski, E.M. (1984). Essential Oil Drugs (Aetherolea), Gums and Resins. In: Plant Drug Analysis. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-02398-3_2
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