Table 2. GC–MS data of the components of the essential oils of M. spicata.
| Compounds | Retention time (min) | Kovat’s Retention index | Composition (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| α-Pinene | 319 | 934 | 0.82 |
| Sabinene | 397 | 989 | 2.39 |
| Limonene | 481 | 1038 | 6.35 |
| 1,8-Cineole | 485 | 1039 | 2.29 |
| Menthone | 761 | 1144 | 1.75 |
| Isomenthone | 785 | 1155 | 5.75 |
| α-Terpineol | 852 | 1185 | 8.91 |
| Carveol | 923 | 1212 | 0.54 |
| Pulegone | 973 | 1240 | 56.28 |
| Piperitone | 1011 | 1252 | 2.29 |
| Thymol | 1113 | 1289 | 4.51 |
| Carvacrol | 1137 | 1294 | 2.63 |
| Longifolene | 1404 | 1397 | 5.47 |