Secondary Metabolites in Essential Oil of Achillea millefolium (L.) Growing Wild in East Part of Kosova

摘要

Problem statement: Chemical composition of essential oil of Achillea millefolium (L.), originated from east part of Kosova, was investigated. Approach: The chemical profile of the essential oil was evaluated by GC and GC-MS. Results: Analysis of the oil resulted in the identification of 33 peaks, representing 81.4% of the oil. The main compounds of Achillea millefolium (L.) from east region of Kosova, were 1,8-cineole (22%)), camphor (21%)), bomeol (7,6%) and |3-pinene (5.3%). Conclusion: After comparison of our date with those reported in literature we can conclude that various chemotypes of Achillea millefolium (L.) occur in nature. Achillea millefolim (L.) is generally known as Yarrow (Benedek et al., 2008). The herb is very common during May andJune and it grows in all parts of Kosova. A. millefolium (L.) is used in folk and official medicine (Benedek et al., 2008). It has traditionally used against skin inflammations, hepato-biliary disorder and gastrointestinal complaints. A. millefolium (L.) has been used internally as herbal tea and externally in lotions and herbal medications (Benedek et al., 2008; Smelcorevic et al., 2010; Baser et al., 2002).