THE STUDY OF BIOCHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF THE PLANT EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM (FIREWEED)

doi: 10.25712/ASTU.2072-8921.2021.02.006

Abstract

The article presents data on the plant ivan-tea or narrow-leaved cypress (Chamerion angustifolium), its chemical composition is studied on the basis of scientific research, the nutritional, including biological value and medicinal properties of this product, an assessment of the consumer market of ivan-tea is given. The biochemical composition of ivan-tea is quite well studied: it contains from 69 to 71 useful trace elements depending on the area of growth and includes proteins, minerals, a wide range of vitamins, biologically active substances: bioflavonoids (quercetin, kemferol, rutin), anthocyanins, chlorophyll, tannins, dietary fiber, etc.

The unique biochemical composition determines the variety of medicinal properties of ivan-tea. Scientific studies have confirmed the effectiveness of the plant in the treatment of a number of diseases: blood and circulatory system, gastrointestinal tract, colds, inflammatory, infectious, gynecological, diseases, immunodeficiency, headache, diseases of the genitourinary, endocrine, nervous system, malignant and benign neoplasms, neuroses and depressive states. Preparations and medicinal teas based on ivan-tea have an antioxidant effect, improve metabolic processes in the body, are indicated for vegetative-vascular dystonia in cardiology, etc.