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The composition of the essential oils obtained from the leaves and the flowers of Achillea ligustica (Asteraceae) growing in Sicily has been studied. The main constituents of the leaves were 4-terpineol (19.3%), carvone (8.9%), γ-terpinene (7.2%) and β-phellandrene (6.8%). 4-terpineol (12.0%), carvone (10.0%), and β-phellandrene (5.4%), along with linalool (20.4%) and cedrol (4.3%) were detected in the flower’s oil. Furthermore, the antimicrobial activity of the essential oils and of some of the main constituents were assayed on bacteria and fungi.
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Bader, A., Panizzi, L., Cioni, P.L. et al. Achillea ligustica: composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils from the leaves, flowers and some pure constituents. cent.eur.j.biol. 2, 206–212 (2007). https://doi.org/10.2478/s11535-007-0020-3
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