Evaluation of the quality of some widely used essential oils according to the specifications given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017

Burçin Ergene; Rabia Sedanur Şen

Evaluation of the quality of some widely used essential oils according to the specifications given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017

Abstract

Essential oils, although they are effective due to the compounds they contain, are usually high-cost products that are obtained with low efficiency and have stability problems. Many of these oils, which can be found at various prices on the market and are claimed to be natural by manufacturers, are adulterated with other oils or synthetic substances. This study aims to provide samples of the essential oils, which are used in public, namely clove, neroli, tea tree, and cinnamon essential oils belonging to brands known to be sold widely on the market and to evaluate the compliance of these oils with the pharmacopoeia by conducting pharmacopoeia analysis. Among 25 essential oil samples evaluated with reference to the Turkish Pharmacopoeia (2017) within the scope of the study, only 2 of them were found to comply with the pharmacopoeia in terms of all tests. Investigating the compliance of essential oils with quality criteria is of great importance in preventing harm to the health of consumers and preventing them from purchasing unqualified products.

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Pharmacognosy

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Research Article

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Burçin Ergene ^*
0000-0001-6927-6652
Türkiye

Rabia Sedanur Şen This is me
0009-0000-9503-1894
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 28, 2025

Submission Date

September 29, 2023

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October 30, 2023

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Ergene, B., & Şen, R. S. (2025). Evaluation of the quality of some widely used essential oils according to the specifications given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 28(1), 164-176. https://izlik.org/JA22RG42MC

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1.Ergene B, Şen RS. Evaluation of the quality of some widely used essential oils according to the specifications given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017. J. Res. Pharm. 2025;28(1):164-176. https://izlik.org/JA22RG42MC

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Ergene, Burçin, and Rabia Sedanur Şen. 2025. “Evaluation of the Quality of Some Widely Used Essential Oils According to the Specifications Given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 28 (1): 164-76. https://izlik.org/JA22RG42MC.

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Ergene B, Şen RS (June 1, 2025) Evaluation of the quality of some widely used essential oils according to the specifications given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 28 1 164–176.

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[1]B. Ergene and R. S. Şen, “Evaluation of the quality of some widely used essential oils according to the specifications given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017”, J. Res. Pharm., vol. 28, no. 1, pp. 164–176, June 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA22RG42MC

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Ergene, Burçin - Şen, Rabia Sedanur. “Evaluation of the Quality of Some Widely Used Essential Oils According to the Specifications Given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy 28/1 (June 1, 2025): 164-176. https://izlik.org/JA22RG42MC.

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Ergene, Burçin, and Rabia Sedanur Şen. “Evaluation of the Quality of Some Widely Used Essential Oils According to the Specifications Given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017”. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, vol. 28, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 164-76, https://izlik.org/JA22RG42MC.

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1.Burçin Ergene, Rabia Sedanur Şen. Evaluation of the quality of some widely used essential oils according to the specifications given in Turkish Pharmacopeia 2017. J. Res. Pharm. [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 1;28(1):164-76. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA22RG42MC