Impact of Cobalt Ion on Essential Oil Composition Extracted from Nigella sativa L.

Conclusion: The quantity and quality of N. sativa essential oil were proportional to Co2+ levels. These results show that Co2+ should be considered in the chemical characterization of the oil produced from essential oil-bearing plants when treating by Co2+.

Source: Research Journal of Medicinal Plant - October 1, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research