Essential-oil composition of plant species of the genus Bupleurum

Abstract

This review summarizes the current knowledge on the essential-oil analysis of the forty plant species belonging to the genus Bupleurum, ten of which are annual, and thirty are perennial. The analysis covers the chemical composition of essential oils isolated from various plant organs, oil yields, and the percentage of identified components. The main constituents of the essential oils are outlined, and the structures of the most prevalent monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids, aldehydes, alcohols, esters, etc., are given. Tables comparing the chemical composition are included for essential oils that underwent multiple analyses.