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Chemical composition of Origanum vulgare L. essential oil 1.
| Compounds | Concentrations |
|---|---|
| Carvacrol Hydrocarbons |
60–80% 15% |
| Citral Beta-caryophyllene |
2.5–8.0% 0.5% |
| Geraniol | 0.2% |
| Limonene | 0.3% |
| Linalool | 0.3% |
| Eugenol | 0.1% |
| Arsenic | <1 mg/kg |
| Lead | <1 mg/kg |
| Mercury | <1 mg/kg |
| Cadmium | <1 mg/kg |
| Total heavy metals | <10 mg/kg |
1 The essential oil of Origanum vulgare L. was obtained by Farmalabor S.R.L.-Italy.
