Vol. 9, Issue 4 (2021)

Lilium longiflorum, commonly known as the Easter Lily, is a species of flowering plant native to Japan. The essential oil of Lilium longiflorum has been the subject of several chemical investigations. One study published in the Journal of Oleo Science identified 37 compounds in the essential oil of Lilium longiflorum, with the major components being linalool (40.1%), alpha-terpineol (21.1%), and beta-caryophyllene (6.3%). Other compounds identified included limonene, geraniol, nerol, and geranyl acetate. Another study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research analyzed the essential oil of Lilium longiflorum from different parts of the plant, including the leaves, flowers, and bulbs. The study found that the major compounds varied depending on the plant part, with the flowers having the highest content of linalool and alpha-terpineol, while the bulbs had the highest content of beta-caryophyllene and germacrene D.