Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 16, 2026
Technically, yes – but only a tiny amount. When we think of essential oils, plants such as lavender, peppermint or lemon balm may come to mind. Stinging nettle is very different. Researchers have managed to isolate and analyse volatile oil from Urtica dioica, but the...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 16, 2026
Stinging nettle contains a surprisingly diverse mixture of natural compounds, and different parts of the plant have different chemical profiles. Extracts made from nettle leaves are particularly rich in polyphenols. Important compounds include chlorogenic,...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 16, 2026
Calendula’s brilliant yellow and orange flowers are not just beautiful. Their colour is connected to some of the plant’s interesting natural chemistry. The flowers contain carotenoids, a family of natural pigments responsible for many of the yellow, orange...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 16, 2026
Calendula flowers contain several groups of natural compounds that help explain why this bright orange plant has attracted so much scientific interest, particularly for skin and wound care. Alcoholic and hydroalcoholic extracts contain flavonoids, including quercetin...
Szerző: majolvagyok | aug 16, 2026
Lemon balm may grow happily in gardens, but obtaining its essential oil is another matter. Melissa officinalis produces only a small amount of essential oil, making genuine lemon balm oil relatively valuable. The oil is characterized by its high content of citral –...
