THE RESEARCH OF THE FATTY ACID COMPOSITION OF MELISSA OFFICINALIS GROWING IN THE MIDDLE URALS

The fatty acid composition of Melissa officinalis growing in the Middle Urals was studied by gas chromatography. Comparison and content acids depending on time collection, part plant storage method carried out. It has been established that contains myristic (14:0), palmitoleic (16:1), palmitic (16:0), linoleic (18:2), linolenic (18:3), oleic (18:1), stearic ( 18:0), arachidic (20:0), behenic (22:0) acids. At same time, unsaturated acids, with a predominant amount acid, is 2-3 times higher than saturated ones. When studying changes Melissa, month it found period May-September, relative gradually increases exceeds 4.1-4.2 times. parts (leaves, stems roots), shown highest total leaves, lowest roots plant, while chain: < leaves. To study effect composition, leaves were examined freshly harvested after freezing or drying, best way to preserve freezing.