| 20120012002 | MONOTERPENE COMPONENT-RICH ESSENTIAL OIL, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME AND METHOD FOR REMEDIATING ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS USING THE ESSENTIAL OIL - To develop a means for effectively utilize terpene compounds contained in tree leaves, whereby branches and leaves cut in tree thinning and pruning can be effectively utilized as a resource. For this purpose, provided are a monoterpene component-rich essential oil containing 90% or more of monoterpene components; a method for producing the monoterpene component-rich essential oil which includes subjecting coniferous leaves to microwave steam distillation and collecting a distillate thus obtained; and a method for removing environmental pollutants which includes bringing the monoterpene component-rich essential oil into contact with atmosphere containing the environmental pollutants. | 01-19-2012 |
