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Volatile oil

Terpenoids

A collective term for the aromatic, readily evaporating essential-oil fraction of a plant — chiefly terpenes and related volatiles — that carries its scent and much of its antimicrobial, carminative, and aromatic activity.

Sources · 6

Where Does It Come From?

Volatile oil is one of the terpenoids, found in Black Walnut, Juniper, Lavender and 3 other sources.

Source Black Walnut Juglans nigra Herb monograph → Source Juniper Juniperus communis Herb monograph → Source Lavender Lavandula angustifolia Herb monograph → Source Peppermint Mentha × piperita Herb monograph → Photo coming soon Source Thyme Thymus vulgaris Herb monograph → Source Yarrow Achillea millefolium Herb monograph →

Concentration

Content by Source

Concentrations not reported. No percent-dry-weight or mg/g figures have been published for this compound in its source plants.

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