COMPOSITION OF THE ESSENTIAL OIL OF SALVIA OFFICINALIS L., GROWN IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

The paper presents the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis of essential oil obtained from Salvia officinalis L. by hydro-steam distillation. The essential oil obtained from given plant is a light yellow, easily mobile liquid with a characteristic specific odor. The qualitative composition and quantitative content of essential oil components were determined by GC/MS. The composition of essential oils is represented mainly by mono- and sesquiterpene compounds. The yield of essential oils of the aerial part of Salvia officinalis L. was 0.76% of the weight of air-dried raw materials. The content of monoterpene compounds was 44.00%, sesquiterpene compounds - 44.47%.