Conclusion The present study indicates that the essential oil from the aerialof V. sisymbriifolia was characterized by high levels of derivatives of phenol (p-cresol) and valeric acid (n-valeric acid and3-methylvaleric acid). The essential oil from the roots and rhizomesof V. sisymbriifolia was characterized by high levels of hydro-carbon monoterpenes (-pinene and camphene) and oxygenated monoterpenes (borneol and bornyl acetate). These monoterpenesand derivatives of phenol and valeric acid are widespread compo-nents of the essential oils of Valeriana species and used as fragrance sand flavours in the cosmetic, perfume, drug, and food industries.Variation in oil composition and yield of V. sisymbriifolia can result from genetic diversity and differences in environmental condition sand their interactions. The main source of variability in chemical composition and oil yield of the studied populations seemed to bedue to differences in harvested parts of the plant.