DETERMINATION TO VOLATILE COMPONENTS AND ETHNOBOTANICAL PROPERTIES OF DIFFERENT REAPING TIMES FOR ORIGANUM VULGARE SUBSP. VIRIDE (BOISS.) HAYEK, NATURAL DISTRIBUTED IN AKSEKI (ANTALYA) PROVINCE, TURKEY

Abstract

In this study that was conducted in 2018-2020 vegetation period, 49 different volatile components were determined from samples of Origanum vulgare subsp. viride leaves and flowers, which were collected in 2 different periods: pre-flowering (May) and flowering (June) by SPME (solid-based micro extraction) method. 39 different components were detected in the pre-flowering period (May) and the main components were Linalool (89.02%), Caryophyllene (2.76%) and .beta.-Myrcene (2.57%), while in the flowering period (June) 42 Different components were determined and the main components were determined with the ratios of Linalool (89,02%), Caryophyllene (2,76%) and beta-.Myrcene (2,57%). In order to determine the ethnobotanical characteristics of Origanum vulgare subsp. viride, a survey of 15 questions was conducted with 41 people living in Akseki district with different demographic characteristics, using face-to-face interview method. 68% of the participants consume thyme plant for health and treatment purposes, and 88% for food / meal / spice purposes. 68% of the participants were found to drink thyme tea or consume it as a spice to add flavor to their meals.