Which key aromatic and active compounds does this Chuanxiong rhizome oil contain?
Chuanxiong oil is dominated by phthalide lactones, which typically account for 61%–97% of the volatile fraction (GC-MS).
Main Constituents
| Compound | Typical share | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ligustilide (藁本内酯) | 45%–65% | Signature aroma & key active — neuroprotective, circulation support |
| Butylidenephthalide (丁烯基苯酞) | 8%–15% | Spicy-green character, cardiovascular studies |
| Butylphthalide (丁基苯酞) | 3%–8% | Antiplatelet / cerebrovascular research interest |
| Ferulic acid derivatives (阿魏酸) | 1%–3% | Antioxidant marker; ChP quantifies ferulic acid ≥0.10% in the herb |
| β-Caryophyllene, γ-elemene and others | 5%–10% | Woody-spicy and terpene support notes |
- HPLC quantification: ligustilide ≥1.0% per T/CNHFA 111.28—2024; CO2-extracted premium grades reach ligustilide ≥10%
- Each batch is delivered with a GC-MS fingerprint report (ISO 11024) identifying and quantifying the phthalide profile
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
