HS‐SPME coupled with GC–MS for elucidating differences between the volatile components in wild and cultivated Atractylodes chinensis

The total content of volatile substances extracted from wild Atractylodes chinensis was 2.5 times higher than that from the cultured variety; however, each source had different dominant metabolites. This study underscores the necessity for protecting wild Atractylodes chinensis resources, while enhancing the quality of cultivated Atractylodes chinensis.