Abstract
The chemical composition of an Italian oil of tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus L.) was analyzed by GC/EIMS. The major compound of the oil was estragole (73.3%), followed by limonene (5.4%), (E)-β-ocimene (5.3%), β-pinene (3.4%) and (Z)-β-ocimene (3.0%). The essential oil was tested "in vitro" for its antigermination activity against Raphanus sativus L., Lepidium sativum L, Papaver rhoeas L. and Avena fatua L. seeds and demonstrating a good inhibitory activity in a dose-dependent way.
MeSH terms
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Acyclic Monoterpenes
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Alkenes / chemistry
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Alkenes / pharmacology
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Allylbenzene Derivatives
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Anisoles / chemistry
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Anisoles / pharmacology
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Artemisia / chemistry*
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Bicyclic Monoterpenes
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / chemistry
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds / pharmacology
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Cyclohexenes / chemistry
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Cyclohexenes / pharmacology
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Germination / drug effects*
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Limonene
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Monoterpenes / chemistry
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Monoterpenes / pharmacology
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Oils, Volatile / chemistry*
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Oils, Volatile / pharmacology
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Plant Oils / chemistry*
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Plant Oils / pharmacology
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Seeds / drug effects*
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Seeds / growth & development
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Terpenes / chemistry
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Terpenes / pharmacology
Substances
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Acyclic Monoterpenes
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Alkenes
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Allylbenzene Derivatives
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Anisoles
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Bicyclic Monoterpenes
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Bridged Bicyclo Compounds
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Cyclohexenes
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Monoterpenes
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Oils, Volatile
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Plant Oils
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Terpenes
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beta-ocimene
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beta-pinene
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Limonene
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estragole