SALVIA-OFFICINALIS L CV KRAJOVA .5. CONTE NTS OF ESSENTIAL OIL, ASH AND HYDROXYCINNAMIC ACID-DERIVATIVES IN SEPARATE LEAF INSERTIONS

Essential oil contents in the herb of Salvia officinalis L. cv. Krajov a (Lamiaceae) decreased in leaf insertions basipetalic for May collect ion from 1.73% (in the plant top) to 0.25% in the 5th couple of leafs; for September collection from 1.97% (in the plant top) to 1.03% in th e 7th couple of leafs. Ash contents increase basipetalic in May from 8 .8% to 15.2% and in September from 5.51% to 11. 18%. The contents of h ydroxy derivatives of cinnamic acid was the highest in the top of the herb (6-7%). The highest portion of essential oil grants the middle pa rt of the herb. The collection time has an influence on the contents o f the examined compounds.