title: GLC-mass spectrometry of Teucrium polium oil.
abstract: The essential oil of Teucrium polium, growing in Saudi Arabia, was thoroughly investigated for its constituents by GLC-mass spectrometry, TLC, and spectrophotometric methods. This investigation revealed the presence of 10 terpenoidal compounds including the hydrocarbons beta-pinene, limonene, alpha-phellandrene, and gamma- and delta-cadinenes and the alcohols linalool, terpine-4-ol, cedrol, cedrenol, and guaiol. The oil was rich in alcohols and devoid of esters. Preliminary pharmacological screening showed that the oil possesses powerful antispasmodic activity.
mesh_terms: D002849:Chromatography, Gas; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D013058:Mass Spectrometry; D009822:Oils, Volatile / Q000032:analysis*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000032:analysis*
chemical_list: D009822:Oils, Volatile