The qualitative and quantitative variations in the essential oil of the OXYODON subspecies of SALVIA LAVANDULIFOLIA Vahl were studied - throughout its complete vegetative cycle (March 1983 to February 1984). Spasmolytic activity of the essential oil was selected as a characteristic warrenting more in depth study. Major components of the essential oil were found to be camphor and 1, 8-cineole, whereas only trace quantities of thujones could be detected at any time in the plant's vegetative cycle. Spasmolytic activity was most intense in May (the flowering period) and lowest in July.
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