A large number of herb-drying studies have been conducted in recent decades and several
herb-drying techniques have been introduced. However, the quality of commercial dried …

In this review, recent advances in the methods of pre-treatment of plant material for the
extraction of secondary metabolites with high biological activity are presented. The correct …

Drying is considered as the most common and fundamental technique for the postharvest
preservation of herbs and is regarded as a good process to retain bioactive compounds …

The effect of six different drying methods on the content and chemical composition of the
essential oil of Laurus nobilis L. leaves was studied. The essential oils from fresh and dried …

Thymus daenensis subsp. daenensis. Celak is known as an endemic and valuable spice
plant. The effect of six different drying treatments (sun, shade, oven 50° C, oven 70° C …

The yield and chemical composition of essential oils from medicinal plants are related to a
variety of internal and external factors, for example, the drying process. Drying is the most …

Mint (Mentha) is a medicinal herb, which possesses a lot of bioactive components. Globally,
it has been used as a flavor enhancer in foods. Due to the presence of phenolic acids and …

The influence of four drying methods (shade drying, freeze drying, oven drying and vacuum
drying at 40, 50 and 60° C) on the essential oil content and composition of lemon verbena …

Herbs are usually marketed as dry due to a consumer demand beyond their seasonality;
dehydration leads to a stable, easily moveable product that is available throughout the year …

Turmeric is widely used in dietary supplements and functional foods owing to its high
nutritive value with potential health benefits. The present study was carried out to study the …