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
Influence of water stress prior to harvest on yield and essential oil content of pot grown lemon balm
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is a perennial herbaceous plant widely used in modern and traditional medicine. The aboveground part, particularly the leaves, has many benefits; in traditional medicine, it is used for the preparation of various teas and tea blends, while in modern medicine to obtain essential oil as it is considered a precious ...
By Stefan Gordanić, Dragoja Radanović, Milan Lukić, Snežana Mrđan, Sara Mikić, Željana Prijić, Tatjana Marković