Biological significance of essential oil of Zataria multiflora boiss

Nat Prod Res. 2004 Dec;18(6):493-7. doi: 10.1080/14786410310001608064.

Abstract

The absolute from Zataria multiflora was explored for enzyme inhibition, insect repellent, and insecticidal activities. GC-MS of the absolute of fresh plant showed that thymol is the major constituent while carvacrol is the major constituent in the absolute of dried plant.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cymenes
  • Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
  • Insecta
  • Insecticides / pharmacology
  • Lamiaceae*
  • Monoterpenes / chemistry
  • Monoterpenes / pharmacology
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Components, Aerial
  • Plant Oils / chemistry
  • Plant Oils / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Cymenes
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Insecticides
  • Monoterpenes
  • Plant Oils
  • carvacrol