I.V. Gravel, E.I. Rak, E.N. Popova, D.V.
Levushkin
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov
University),
Trubetskaya str., d. 8, p. 2, Moscow, 119991, Russian Federation
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ABSTRACT. Relevance.
In plants, these elements are in biologically available forms that are easily
absorbed into human body. However, herbal preparations are not considered as a
source of mineral elements.
The aim of this study – study of the
content of manganese, zinc and copper in breast collection No. 4 and its
components sold in the Russian Federation was studied.
Materials and methods. The
object of the study is the breast collection No. 4 produced by JSC "Krasnogorskleksredstva"
and its components: chamomile flowers, calendula flowers, peppermint leaves,
marsh shoots, licorice roots, violets grass. The content of elements in
medicinal plant raw materials and in its infusions was measured by atomic
emission spectrometry.
Results. It was found that in breast
collection No. 4, the content of Cu, Mn and Zn varied in the range of
8.59–282.14 mg/kg, and the transition to aqueous extracts was 33.6–44.8%. The
transition of trace elements from the collection to the infusion was higher
than from individual components. The possible daily intake of Cu, Mn and Zn
with aqueous extraction was 23.26; 0.80; 2.28 mg/day, respectively.
Conclusion: Our
research has shown that breast collection No. 4 can be considered as an
additional source of trace elements.
KEYWORDS: trace elements,
medicinal plants, medicinal herbal preparations, atomic emission spectrometry.