In the present study, trace elements including Na, Mg, K, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb in Althaea rosea seeds were determined by flame and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry. This method coupled with microwave-assisted acid digestion, based on a mixture of nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide. In order to get a better insight into the elemental patterns, the chemometric techniques of...

copper is an essential micronutrient for plant growth which is involved in many metabolic processes. however excessive amounts of copper may cause environmental pollution. with an increase in the contamination of urban areas with heavy metals, more attention should be paid to the role of ornamental plants in removing pollutants from the soils. the effects of heavy metals on the growth parameter...

Althaea rosea (Linn.) is a medicinal plant from China and Korea that has been traditionally used to control inflammation, to stop bedwetting and as a mouthwash in cases of bleeding gums. Its flowers are employed medicinally for their emollient, demulcent and diuretic properties, which make them useful in chest complaints. Furthermore, a flower extract decoction is used to improve blood circulat...

Background & Aim: Echium amoenum is most commonly used herb after tea with high nutritional values. The purpose of this research was to produce Echium amoenum herbal tea, enriched by Malva and Althaea rosea var. nigra, in order to enhance the sensory properties and antioxidant activity of herbal tea. Experimental: In th...

Distribution of phenolic acids in the flowers of Althaea rosea var. nigra has been studied by 2D-TLC and HPLC methods. The phenolic acids occurring in these fractions have been identified as ferulic, vanillic, syringic, p-coumaric, p-hydroxybenzoic, p-hydroxyphenylacetic and caffeic acids. By means of the HPLC methods the contents of major phenolic acids were estimated. From among the phenolic ...

Background & Aim: Echium amoenum is most commonly used herb after tea with high nutritional values. The purpose of this research was to produce Echium amoenum herbal tea, enriched by Malva and Althaea rosea var. nigra, in order to enhance the sensory properties and antioxidant activity of herbal tea. Experimental: In th...