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

Herbal products have gained popularity, and they are often perceived as safe. The roles of the pharmacists and physicians are essential in the proper usage of those products. This study aimed to investigate the students of Faculty of Medicine in Niš about the use of herbal preparations and the differences between medicine, pharmacy and denti...

By Emilija Kostić, Milica MIlutinović, Milica Kostić, Jasmina Petrović, Bojana Miladinović, Suzana Branković, Maja Vujović, Dušanka Kitić

Polyphenols are secondary plant metabolites with proven antioxidant activity, which have an important part in prevention of many diseases. Pineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. family Bromeliaceae) is a plant native to Central America. Pineapple fruit is the most common part of plant used in both, nutrition and traditional medicine, but other parts ...

By Miljana Jovanović, Milica MIlutinović, Milica Kostić, Nemanja Kitić, Suzana Brankovič, Dušanka Kitič