Evaluation of volatile oil components of Salvia multicaulis (Vahl) plant growing in Malatya-Akçadağ region

This study aimed to determine the chemical content of the Salvia multicaulis Vahl plant collected in two different locations (38°27’07.9”N 38°01’56.6”E; 38°29’53.0”N 37°55’55.0”E) in Akçadağ district of Malatya province. The essential oils of the above-ground parts of plants were prepared with Clevenger apparatus. The plant was collected in May, June, and July in two different locations. According to analysis of GC-MS the major components were identified as eucalyptol (13.88, 18.39%; 14.89, 21.33%; 19.57, 23.29%), α-pinene (11.60, 10.02%; 13.72, 11.00%; 11.64, 11.69%), and camphor (10.87, 7.43%; 16.02, 6.18%; 16.41, 4.70%)