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<p>Since ancient times, <i>Zanthoxylum armatum</i> DC. has been used as a remedy for a wide range of illnesses, including dental problems, asthma, fever, dyspepsia, and tonic, among others. However, the fruits of the species are frequently utilized to increase the flavor of commercial spices. The present work investigates the variation in composition of essential oil extracted from male and female species of <i>Zanthoxylum armatum</i> located at different altitudes of Uttarakhand. Essential oils were extracted through hydro distillation, and their components were analyzed using GC–MS. The results revealed that both plant gender and geographical source significantly affect the quantitative composition of volatile compounds. Moreover, plant gender plays a crucial role in determining the volatile profile of <i>Z. armatum</i> leaves. The essential oils were predominantly rich in 2-undecanone, 1,8-cineole, 2-tridecanone, and linalool, although the composition varied across genders and populations.</p>

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Gender-Based Variation in the Essential Oil Composition of Zanthoxylum armatum DC. Across Different Populations in Uttarakhand

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    2026年1月13日

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  • Akanksha Bisht,
  • Amit Bahukhandi,
  • Vijay Laxmi Trivedi,
  • Ujjwal Bhandari,
  • Dharam Chand Attri,
  • Hema Lohani

摘要

Since ancient times, Zanthoxylum armatum DC. has been used as a remedy for a wide range of illnesses, including dental problems, asthma, fever, dyspepsia, and tonic, among others. However, the fruits of the species are frequently utilized to increase the flavor of commercial spices. The present work investigates the variation in composition of essential oil extracted from male and female species of Zanthoxylum armatum located at different altitudes of Uttarakhand. Essential oils were extracted through hydro distillation, and their components were analyzed using GC–MS. The results revealed that both plant gender and geographical source significantly affect the quantitative composition of volatile compounds. Moreover, plant gender plays a crucial role in determining the volatile profile of Z. armatum leaves. The essential oils were predominantly rich in 2-undecanone, 1,8-cineole, 2-tridecanone, and linalool, although the composition varied across genders and populations.