Melissa officinalis extracts obtained using maceration, ultrasoundand microwave-assisted extractions: Chemical composition, antioxidant capacity, and physical characteristics
Even though Melissa officinalis L. (lemon balm, fam. Lamiaceae) is a well-known medicinal, aromatic, and spicy plant, and its physicochemical profile and biological activity have been investigated, there is no detailed research regarding the influence of solvent nature (polarity) on the extraction of active compounds (total polyphenols and total fl...
By Aleksandra Jovanović, Milica Mosurović, Branko Bugarski, Petar Batinić, Natalija Čutović, Stefan Gordanić, Tatjana Marković