Chemical composition of the essential oils Ziziphora clinopodioides collected from Tuyserkan (Hamadan), Iran

Background & Aim: Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam (Kakuty-e-Kohi) is an aromatic and medicinal plant belonging to the family Labiaceae. The essential from this species contains pulegune that having effects such as sedative, stomach tonic, to treat colds, depression, diarrhea, cough, migraine, fever, and antiseptic. This study aimed to identify the chemical composition of essential oil Ziziphora clinopodioides Lam. collected from Tuserkan, Hamadan, Western Iran. Experimental: The aerial parts in full flowering were collected. Forming compounds from plant oils using GC and GC / MS analysis were identified. Results & Discussion: Results this study indicated that the main components in the oil were pulegone , caryphyllene, and 1,8-cineole.  Recommended applications/industries: Recommended for industrial applications with regard to the use of herbal medicines to treat many diseases are on the rise, due to the presence plant in its essence, is a high antioxidant effect.