II. International British Congress on Interdisciplinary Scientific Research & Practices
CHEMICAL PROFILE OF SALVIA OFFICINALIS PLANTS FROM WILD POPULATION OF LESKOVIK AREA
Yazarlar:
Jonida Salihila
Flora Qarri
Aida Dama
Kleva Shpati
Aurora Napuce
Aurel Nuro
Yayıncı:
Liberty Publications
Albania, as part of the Balkan Peninsula and the Mediterranean, is a country rich in more than 3000 species of plants, of which more than 300 are classified as aromatic and medicinal plants. They are found almost throughout the country, from coastal areas to altitudes above 2000 m. Wild population of Salvia officinalis are widespread almost in all Albanian territory, which is one of the main exporter countries in Europe for this plant. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and as an ornamental garden plant. Sage herb parts have many notable plant-derived chemical compounds, essential oils, minerals, vitamins that are known to have disease preventing, and health promoting properties. In this study were analyzed essential oil of Salvia officinalis samples from Leskovik area, located in South-East of Albania. Salvia herbs were collected in the end of the June, for a ten years period (2015-2024). The air dried plant samples were subjected to European Pharmacopoeia apparatus (Clevenger type) for 4 hours to obtain Salvia officinalis essential oil. The chemical composition of the essential oils was analyzed using GC/FID technique. VF-1ms capillary column (30 m x 0.33 mm x 0.25 um) were used for separation of compounds. Alpha- and beta-Thujone were identified as main constituents and all analyzed essential oils of Salvia officinalis samples from Albania. Their total concentrations ranged between 29 and 32 % related this mainly with amount of precipitation, sun-hours, air temperatures, changes in soil composition (erosion), human activity, etc. There are no significant changes in the chemical profile of sage plants for the study period. Climate changes and human activity have a direct impact on the physiological processes of plants as well as at their chemical profile, therefore such multi-year studies are of great value to observe these changes.
