Evaluation of Camphor and β-Thujone diversity of yarrow (Salvia officinalis L.) in Arasbaran region

Salvia (Salvia officinalis L.) is a perennial plant of the family Lamiaceae, with a great importance in the cosmetics industry, pharmacy and health. Which has great importance to the cosmetics and health industry. Given that environmental factors cause changes in the quantity and quality of ingredients they grow herbs. Therefore, the qualitative properties of the essential constituents of the indigenous populations can identify a suitable habitat quality and quantity of plants with medicinal active ingredients are remarkably useful. Accordingly, the present study was conducted to Camphor and β-Thujone of Salvia officinalis L. populations at different heights in three different sites of Kaleibarchai, Hajilarchai and Mrdanqum areas, Arasbaran region. Essential oil was obtained using Clevenger and GC/MS was used to determine percentage and composition of the essential oil compounds. Major compounds of Salvia officinalis L. essential oil were Camphor and β-Thujone. Results of phytochemical studies also showed that the maximum amount of active ingredients of essential oil (Camphor 2/55% and β-Thujone 23/2%) was observed in Mardanqum basinis.