On the pharmacognostical study of Rosa majalis roots

Abstract

AIM: The aim of the research was the study of the amino acid content of Rosa majalis root as a new perspective source of these substances. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The roots of Rosa majalis which were prepared in the autumn of 2014 were the object of study. The amino acid content of the raw material was determined by chromatography-mass spectrometry (chromatograph Agilent Technologies, model 1100, USA). RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: As a result of the research, 21 amino acids were identified in the roots of Rosa majalis. From the amino acids it was determined that there was a significant amount of leucine, alanine, and glutamic and aspartic acid.