In collaboration with Scientific Association of Iranian Medicinal Plants

Document Type : Research Paper

Abstract

Ziziphora clinopodioides from labiatae family which is distributed in Gorgan, Baluchestan, Lorestan & some parts of central provinces of Iran. The essential oil from this plant is full of pulegone & neomenthol.
Pulegon is used in formulation of soap, artificial essential oil, flavouring and also in insecticides. This plant are locally used as anti-inflammation and antiseptic.
As part of screening programme on the aromatic plants of Iran, we are going to report the chemical composition of the essential oil from this plant which is named locally “Avishan-e barik”.