The essential oil composition of <i>Pinus mugo</i> Turra from Serbia

Abstract

Abstract The chemical composition of the essential oil of the needles and twigs of dwarf pine ( Pinus mugo Turra) growing wild in Serbia was investigated. The oil was analysed by GC/MS and the major constituents found were δ ‐3‐carene (23.9%), α ‐pinene (17.9%), β ‐pinene (7.8%) and β ‐phellandrene (7.2%). Copyright © 2004 John Wiley &amp; Sons, Ltd.