“…Most Salvia species are rich in essential oils, and various biologically active monoterpenoid/sesquiterpenoid have been reported in them possessing diverse biological activities such as antioxidant [8,9], anti-inflammatory [9,10], analgesic [11], anticonvulsant, anti-ulcerogenic, tranquillizing activities [12] and antibacterial activities [13]. Furthermore, the Salvia species, often pleasantly aromatic plants of potential economic interest, comprise the majority of the essential oil rich genera of the Lamiaceae, and particularly tend to accumulate monoterpenoid-rich essential oils.…”