Spring snowflake (Leucojum vernum L.) and summer snowflake (L. aestivum L.): Chemical composition and uses in medicine

Snowflake genus (Leucojum L.) species currently have wide application as ornamental crops for the landscaping of gardens and parks. Previously, there were conducted several researches aimed at studying the composition of alkaloids as well as prospects for using these herbs as sources for medicines,...

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Published in:Research journal of pharmacy and technology 2022-07, Vol.15 (7), p.2945-2950
Main Authors: Kakhramanova, S D, Rodin, M N, Bokov, D O, Strelyaev, N D, Marakhova, A I, Perederyaev, O I, Balobanova, N P, Bondar, A A, Krasnyuk, I I, Friesen, N V, Luferov, A N
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Language:English
Subjects:
Cell culture
Chemical compounds
Herbal medicine
Herbs
Libraries
Potassium
Scientists
Summer
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Summary:Snowflake genus (Leucojum L.) species currently have wide application as ornamental crops for the landscaping of gardens and parks. Previously, there were conducted several researches aimed at studying the composition of alkaloids as well as prospects for using these herbs as sources for medicines, in particular, containing galanthamine. This review shows systematical data on chemical composition (primarily, galanthamine and lycorine alkaloids) and medical application of two Snowflake species: spring snowflake (Leucojum vernum L.) and summer snowflake (Leucojum aestivum L.). There have also been considered issues concerning the standardization of medicinal plant raw material.
ISSN:0974-3618
0974-360X
0974-306X
DOI:10.52711/0974-360X.2022.00491