This section is from the book "The Volatile Oils Vol2", by E. Gildemeister. Also available from Amazon: The Volatile Oils.
Family: Orchidaceae.
By extraction with ether or alcohol, Crouzel') obtained from Orchis militaris, L., a small amount of oil, yellowish in color and of a pleasant, strong odor. The oil could not be obtained by steam distillation.
 
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