Geranium macrorrhizum, the cure in your garden. new method of germacrone isolation

Geranium macrorrhizum L., commonly known as “Zdravac” is an herbaceous medicinal plant that is traditionally used to treat skin diseases such as cuts, burns, and eczema. The essential oil obtained from the aerial parts of the plant is widely used in ethnopharmacology, perfumery and cosmetics. Germacrone is a bioactive natural compound found as part of the essential oils of different plants that are widely distributed throughout the world. This multifaceted chemical entity has become a point of focus during recent years due to its numerous pharmacological applications. The aim of the present study was to determine the chemical composition of the essential oil obtained from aerial parts of Geranium macrorrhizum and to develop the new method of pure germacrone isolation as its main component.