Composition of the essential oil of the rhizome of Amomum pavieanum pierre & gagnep

Abstract

The essential oil isolated from rhizomes of Amomum pavieanum Pierre & Gagnep., which are used as seasoning agent in Thailand, was analysed by capillary GC. Forty‐one components of the oil were identified, among which were many trace components. The identity of the components was confirmed by GC‐MS using an ion trap detector. The oil was characterized by a high content of methylchavicol (92%).

Absolute Configuration of a New Phenethylcyclohexanetriol and a New Natural Bibenzyl From Amomum celsum

“…have been recognized as plants of economic importance because of their extensive use as spices and medicinal herbs. The number of phytochemical studies of Amomum species is relatively small including A. pavieanum , 1 A. krervanh , 2 A. koenigii , 3 A. aculeatum , 4–7 A. xanthioides , 8 A. subulatum , 9–11 A. tsao-ko , 12–14 A. muricarpum , 15,16 and A. biflorum . 17 Amomum celsum has an area of occurrence of 314 km 2 from Kon Tum province in Vietnam and Attapeu province in Laos.…”