Abstract Helichrysum stoechas L. plants were hydrodistilled and the oil, which was obtained in 0.04% yield, was analyzed by GC and GC/MS. The major components were α-pinene (63%), limonene (14%), β-caryophyllene (2.8%) and α-humulene (2%). Other separated components (â90) accounted for less than 10% of the oil. Key Word Index: Helichrysum stoechas Compositaeimmortelleessential oil compositionα-pinenelimonenegleenolα-kaurene