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Composition of essential oils from three classes of juniper fruit from Serbia

Juniperus communis L. ( Cupressaceae ) is widely distributed in the forest region of Serbia. This refers especially to degraded and devastated forests and abandoned farmlands. In addition to ecological significance as a pioneer species in forest regeneration, it is also of high economic interest. Its fruit ( Juniperi fructi ) produces a valuable essential oil ( Juniperi aetherolium). Samples of J. communis fruits were collected from different places in Serbia and the content of essential oil was determined. Mature fruits were analyzed, with the content of unripe fruits up to 5%. The content of essential oils ranged between 2.30 and 2.66%.

M. Matovic

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