Phytochemical and colloidal analysis of hydrolates and their activities against low-density lipoprotein oxidation.

Hydrolates, or floral waters, obtained from herbs are using for various purposes in medicinal and cosmetic industries. Biochemical characterization of many species and their hydrolates, which has not been described before, is important for determining their unique properties for use as the main component in cosmetics. Five species including , , , , were studied quantitatively and qualitatively, the content of moisture, ash, extractive substances was determined.