This paper presents an analysis of the morphological and anatomical characteristics of the aboveground parts (herba) of clary sage (Salvia sclarea L.), with an emphasis on the investigation of its surface structures. After the procedure of the primary processing and drying of the plant material, it was determined that the composition of the crushed...

By Milica Ranđelović, Bojan Zlatković, Maja Jovanović, Bojana Miladinović, Milica Milutinović, Dragana Pavlović, Suzana Branković, Dušanka Kitić

The term "phytopreparations" indicates products with active substances obtained from medicinal plants. Herbal medicines, extracts, essential oils, and isolated active principles are present in both cosmetology and dermatology. The new term, "cosmeceutical" refers to cosmetic preparations which also have therapeutic action. A review of relevant lite...

By Maja Grigorov, Dušanka Kitić, Dragana Pavlović

Birch leaves and bark are traditionally used for folk medicine for centuries. Numerous research focused on the chemical composition and biological effects of birch extracts. The main pharmacologically active compounds found in extracts are flavonoids, saponins, tannins, essential oil, and triterpenes. Different species, age of the plant, geographic...

By Anđela Dragicević, Dušanka Kitić, Dragana Pavlović