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The Cyperus esculentus L. contains different biological active substances such as tannins, alkaloids, vitamins E and C, minerals, sterols, saponins and resins. There is a lack of information about fatty acids content of Cyperus esculentus L. herb and tubers Thus the aim of this research was to determine the content of fatty acids of Cyperus esculentus L. raw materials. The qualitative composition and quantitative content of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in herb and tubers this plant were determined by using GC/MS. The results of analysis showed that the dominant fatty acids in Cyperus esculentus L. were linolenic, linoleic, 8-octadecenoic and palmitic acids. Therefore herb and tubers of Cyperus esculentus L. can be used in the preparation for new drugs on the basis of these raw materials in the future. |
