The volatile constituents obtained by steam distillation of the rhizomes of Alpinia laosensis
Gagnep., Zingiberaceae, were analyzed by capillary GC and GC/MS. Eighty-two compounds were observed
of which 64 could be identified. The main component was 1,8-cineole (43-9%). None of the other
constituents amounted to more than 5%. ??2000 Allured Publishing Corp.
