Evaluation of volatile bioactive secondary metabolites transfer from medicinal and aromatic plants to herbal teas: Comparison of different methods for the determination of transfer rate and human intake

摘要

A correct botanical identification and analytical quality control of volatile key-markers responsible for aroma and biological activities is necessary to monitor volatile compounds transferred from a plant to the related herbal tea and human intake to guarantee their safe use. This is mainly true for markers limited by regulations or by a recommended maximum amount of consumption per day.