Compound Monograph
Essential oil
The volatile, aromatic fraction of a plant — a complex mix of terpenes and other small molecules that carries its scent and much of its traditional aromatic and antimicrobial activity.
Classification
Essential oil is one of the terpenoids. The largest class of plant compounds, built from five-carbon isoprene units — the essential-oil aromatics, resins, bitter principles, saponins, and plant sterols.
Where Does It Come From? (3)
Essential oil is one of the terpenoids, found in Damiana, Lavender and Peppermint.