Comparative analysis of the volatile components in the Scutellaria altissima l. and Scutellaria albida L. Herbs
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Scutellaria albida L., Scutellaria altissima L., herb, volatile compounds, GC/MS spectrometry.Abstract
Introduction. Plants of the genus Scutellaria contain a wide range of biologically active substances, the main of which are flavonoids, terpenoids and iridoids. These plants are traditionally used as a sedative for the treatment of nervous disorders. They also have a wide range of biological activity, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antibacterial, neuroprotective, antitumor and hepatoprotective effects. Scutellaria altissima is widely used in traditional medicine. An infusion of the herb of this plant is used as an expectorant, as well as a diuretic and sedative for conditions such as high blood pressure and edema. Scutellaria albida has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties. Since we did not find enough information about the content of volatile compounds in these types of Scutellaria in the literature sources available to us, it was relevant to investigate and compare their content using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. The aim of the study is to determine and compare the qualitative composition and quantitative content of volatile compounds in the herb of the studied plants. Materials and methods of the study. The material for the study were S. altissima and S. albida herbs, which were harvested on the territory of the Cultural Flora Department at the M. M. Hryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Kyiv). The quantitative content of volatile compounds was determined with GC/MS method. Results. The study of volatile compounds of S. altissima and S.albida allowed the identification of 35 and 22 components, respectively. The total content of these substances in the first plant was 902.95 μg/g, and in the second - 391.63 μg/g. The analysis revealed 15 similar components, among which germacrene D and linalool quantitatively predominate. Conclusion. Due to the presence of these compounds, which possess sedative and antioxidant properties, both types of scutellaria are potential raw materials for the creation of new pharmaceutical drugs.
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