title: The presence of eucalyptol in Artemisia australis validates its use in traditional Hawaiian medicine.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To identify the major organic compounds of Artemisia australis (A. australis), a plant used in traditional Hawaiian medicine for the treatment of asthma.
  
  
  METHODS
  The dichloromethane extract of A. australis was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy and major compounds were identified by a National Institute of Standards and Technology library search and confirmed by peak enhancement.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The major chemical components of A. australis include eucalyptol, borneol, and caryophyllene.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The presence and biological activity of eucalyptol correlate very well with the usage of this plant in traditional Hawaiian medicine.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry and Physical Sciences, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, 55-220 Kulanui St. #1967 Laie, Hawaii 96762, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Zant
authors.affiliation: Department of Biochemistry and Physical Sciences, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, 55-220 Kulanui St. #1967 Laie, Hawaii 96762, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Gubler
keywords: Artemisia australis; Asthma; Borneol; Eucalyptol; Hawaiian endemic plants; Traditional Hawaiian medicine