№2, 2021
Henna plant, cultivated in Absheron, as a valuable raw material for obtaining bioactive substances and means.
Summary
From the waste of the cultivated henna plant (flowers, stems and branches), an essential oil “absolute” of good quality with a pleasant smell was obtained, the main components of which are iron and ionone, as well as the bioactive substance D-mannitol. A new environmentally friendly product consisting of a wide range of basic biologically active substances (plumbagin, lavson) and other ingredients (essential oils, ethyl alcohol, water) and using roots, rhizomes of ceratostigma, cumin and coriander seeds, as well as henna leaves has been developed. This plantderived product can be used in the preparation of lotions that can be used medically and cosmetologically to improve the hair cover on the human head, strengthen and restore roots and color hair. Essential oils released by water vapor not only flavor the product, but also create a good solution of biologically active substances and ensure their easier penetration into the hair roots. The presented amount of biologically active substances with antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiviral, antifungal properties allows you to get rid of dandruff, acne and other unpleasant sores on the scalp. 1 liter of the resulting product contains 35-40 mg of 2-methyl, 5-hydroxy, 1,4- naphthoquinone; 55- 60 mg of 2-hydroxy, 1,4-naphthoquinone; 30-35 mg of cumin essential oil; 40-45 mg of coriander essential oil; 20 % ethyl alcohol; the rest is water.