This paper describes the effects of altitude on the content of polyphenolic compounds in the wild berry fruits. Berries are known as a good source of polyphenols, which contribute to the high antioxidant activity. Epidemiological studies have shown a correlation between a high intake of polyphenolic compounds and reduced risk of cardiovascular dise...

By Nada Ćujić, Nebojša Menković, Katarina Šavikin, Slavoljub Tasić, Gordana Zdunić, Teodora Janković, Miodrag Jovančević

This work represents a research of Ca, Mg, Fe and Zn contents in fresh aboveground biomass of wild nettle. The samples of wild nettle were collected from different localities in South Banat during 2008. year. Investigations included three localities with different soil types: chernozem with signs of gley in loess (Starčevo), marsh dark soil (Ivanov...

By Vladimir Filipović, Vladan Ugrenović, Đorđe Glamočlija, Radosav Jevđović, Jasna Grbić, Vladimir Sikora

The influence of Epin-extra and cirkon biostimulators in the above-ground biomass yield varieties of basil “sitnolisni”. Research was conducted on three soil types humogley, chernozem and brown forest. The experiment was based direct sowing of seeds on the model completely randomized block design with four replications. Epin- extra first applicatio...

By Radosav Jevđović, Goran Todorović, Miroslav Kostić

According to Erg. B. 6, C. acaulis, is the biological source of Carlinae radix. The root is traditionally used in the treatment ofcatarrh of upper respiratory tract, as diuretic, stomachic, diaphoretic and tonic. Externally it was used for the treatment of different skin conditions. Though not described in any modern pharmacopoeia, C. radix is pres...

By Sofija Đorđević

The use of medicinal plants is significant, especially in developing countries where traditional medicine is an integral part of the formal health care system, while in the developed countries in Europe and all over the World, developed the concept of a rational phytotherapy. Although herbal medicines are in use for centuries, standards and require...

By Milica Mihailović

All parts of the plant are edible, but the dried seeds (Coriandri fructus), fresh leaves (Coriandri folium) and aerial parts of plant (Coriandri herba) are the most common used. A seeds is used like powdered, dry extract, tea, tincture, decoction or infusion, leaf as vegetable or spice, and aerial parts for distilation of essential oil.Medicinal be...

By Milica Aćimović, Snežana Oljača, Slobodan Dražić

Favourable agro-ecological conditions, high biodiversity and tradition in MAP wild collection and production, are all elements of comparative advantage of Serbian MAP market. Despite possession of all capacities for MAP processing, the most dominant trend in Serbia is still turn-over of MAP row materials, while the export of final products is almos...

By Svetlana Turudija-Živanović