Abstract The essential oil of Nepeta betonicifolia L. (Lamiaceae) grown in Turkey obtained by hydrodistillation of aerial parts was analyzed by GC/MS. Thirty-four compounds were identified constituting 89.6% of the oil, the major components being linalool (40.5%), 1,8-cineole (20.8%), and caryophyllene oxide (9.2%). No nepetalactones were found as oil constituents.