Ain Raal^1,*, Anne Orav², Tetiana Ilina³, Alla Kovalyova⁴, Taras Koliadzhyn³, Yuliia Avidzba⁵, Oleh Koshovyi^1,4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.8, pp. 2051-2062, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.052790 - 30 August 2024

Abstract Salvia officinalis L. (Lamiaceae) leaves and its essential oil is used for mouth and throat disorders, skin disorders, minor wounds, and gastrointestinal disorders, and is widely used worldwide. The research aimed to conduct a comparative study of the composition of S. officinalis essential oils from commercial samples, and their main chemotypes. The volatile constituents from S. officinalis leaves were investigated using gas chromatography (GC). The commercial samples of sage leaves were obtained from retail pharmacies in nine mainly European countries. The yield of essential oil in S. officinalis commercial leaves was between 10.0 and 24.8 mL/kg. The principal components More > Graphic Abstract

Ain Raal¹, Valeriia Kokitko², Vira Odyntsova², Anne Orav³, Oleh Koshovyi^1,4,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.7, pp. 1365-1382, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.053754 - 30 July 2024

Abstract Valeriana officinalis L. is a plant from the Caprifoliaceae family, which is widely distributed in various parts of the world, especially in Europe and Asia. All species of Valeriana are distinguished by their ability to synthesize essential oil, which has a powerful effect on the physiological and mental aspects of the human body. The aim was to study the qualitative and quantitative composition of essential oil from valerian roots, collected in different countries, using the gas chromatography method, and to establish marker compounds for valerian species. 13 samples of commercial roots with rhizomes of V. officinalis from nine… More >