Chemical composition of essential oils from Athamanta sicula
- Autori: CAMARDA, L; DI STEFANO, V; PITONZO, R
- Anno di pubblicazione: 2008
- Tipologia: Articolo in rivista (Articolo in rivista)
- Parole Chiave: Athamanta sicula
- OA Link: http://hdl.handle.net/10447/41571
Abstract
The genus Athamanta L. (Apiaceae) consists of about nine species, which are distributed mainly in southeastern Europe. Some of the Athamanta species are used in traditional medicine as antiseptics, diuretics, and in the therapy of sclerosis. Phytochemical studies of species from the genus Athamanta report the presence of coumarins, flavonoids , and fatty acids