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The volatile constituents of Ajuga parviflora Benth. were isolated by hydrodistillation and analyzed by GC and GC-MS. β-caryophyllene (22.4%), γ-muurolene (12.7%), γ-terpinene (6.3%), caryophyllene oxide (6.2%), a-humulene (5.8%), δ-cadinene (4.3%), α-amorphene (3.8%) and β-selinen (2.5%) were found to be the major constituents of the essential oil along with other minor constituents. The composition of oil is being reported for the first time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]