Bioecological and Phytochemical Characteristics of Hyssopus officinalis (Lamiaceae) Grown in the Donetsk Region

The article presents comprehensive biomorphological study of Hyssopus officinalis L. and phytochemical study of its raw materials. The value of H. officinalis plant raw materials in terms of medicinal use is determined by high content of flavonoids (0.72%), tannins (6.3%), anthocyanins (0.79%), organic (12.7%) and hydroxycinnamic acids (6.0%). High antioxidant activity of H. officinalis was revealed. The efficiency of biologically active substances extraction from H. officinalis was assessed using various extractants and their concentrations. Distilled water and 30% ethanol were the most effective solvents producing the highest yields of bioactive substances form medicinal plant raw materials. The obtained results show the relevance of H. officinalis studies and are useful for expanding the raw material source range in the Donetsk region to produce herbal preparations with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and capillary-strengthening effects. Environmental and biological plasticity of plants associated with the natural and climatic conditions of the southern Russian steppe is shown.