Ji L, Xu Z, Pan J, Yang J
Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1997 Jun;22(6):360-2, 384.
The essential oil from the dried twigs and leaves of Tamarix chinensis was analyzed by GC-MS qualitatively and GC quantitatively. Sixty-three constituents were identified, which make up 81.76% of the oil. Hexadecanoic acid (22.22%) was the main constituent.