CO2–extract of Salvia
CO2–extract of salvia is an oily pasty liquid with a specific spicy odour and astringent to the taste. The colour is from light-brown to deep-brown. The extract can be dissolved in alcohol or oils, but cannot in water. Extract of salvia contains vitamins P and PP, resins, tannin, flavonoids, carotinoids, chlorophyll, bitters, free organic acids, phosphatides, sterol, glycerides, wax, and essential oils (cineole, thujone, boras camphor, oleic and ursolic acids).
Due to vitamins P and PP, essential oils, and flavonoids extract of salvia has antiinflammatory and bactericidal properties. Antibacterial activity is strongest to gram-positive bacteria. Bitters contained into extract of salvia contribute to secretory activity of gastrointestinal tract. Due to great amount of biological compounds contained into the extract, it has
CO2–extract of salvia is used at the cure of liver, gallbladder, and chronic dermal diseases. Makeup preparations, based on extract of salvia have medicinal and restorative properties.
