Сhemical composition of Melilotus (Fabaceae) of the Poltava region

Abstract

Chemical composition of above-ground mass of Melilotus albus Medik. and M. officinalis (L.) Pall. is considered. The quantitative descriptions of content of organic (protein, fat, cellulose, nitrogen-free extractive substances) and mineral (total ash, calcium, phosphorus) matters are presented. The dynamics of their accumulation is shown. The ways of usage of these species are indicated.