Analysis of the Oil of Large Cardamom (<i>Amomum subulatum</i>Roxb.,) Growing in Sikkim

Abstract

Abstract Oils obtained by hydrodistillation of the seeds of green, freshly dried and those available in the local market of large cardamom (Amomum subulatum Roxb.) were analyzed by GC and GC/MS. A total of 33 components were identified by mass spectra and relative retention indices. The major component of the oil was 1,8-cineole (81.5–86%).