The oil of Lallemantia peltata (L.) Fisch. et Mey. (Labiatae) obtained by S
imultaneous Distillation-Extraction (SDE) using Likens-Nickerson apparatus,
was analyzed by GC/MS. Thirteen compounds were identified representing all
of the components detected. Germacrene D (27.4%), (E)-beta -ocimene (20.1%
) and geijerene (12.0%) were the major constituents of the oil.