The research of Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd. Element structure, growing in the Baikal region

Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd. (Apiaceae) contains a complex of biologically active substances: flavonoids, tannins, phenol carboxylic acids, saponins, coumarins. The chemical composition of Bupleurum contains flavonoids - quercetin, kaempferol, giperozid, rutin. The authors have studied the element structure of Bupleurum, growing in the Baikal region, by mass-spectrometric method. The authors have identified nine macroelements and sixty-three microelements and ultramicroelements. Bupleurum contains important elements for the functioning of human body. Potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and sulfur prevail among macrocells. Such micronutrients as iron, manganese, zinc, selenium, copper, important for maintenance of the organism, have also been found in Bupleurum rotundifolium. On the maintenance of toxic elements the studied samples of raw materials of Bupleurum correspond to the maximum allowable concentrations specified in the State Pharmacopoeia XIII.