Abstract
One of the most promising plants for expanding the range of medicines having astringent and anti-inflammatory effects are various species of willow, which have been used in folk medicine for a long time and now arewidely appliedin the composition of various biologically active additives to food both abroad and in Russia. Currently, in medical practice, white willow (Salix alba L.) is mainly used. Numerous species of willow that grow and are widely cultivated in the Russian Federation have not yet been widely used in medicine.The aim of the studyis to summarize the literary data about the expansion habitat, the content of biologically active substances and the possibility of harvesting raw materials of willow triandra (Salix triandra L.) and its use in medicine and pharmacy.Materials and methods.The object of the study is willow triandra (S. triandra L.) widespread in the Russian Federation. The study was conducted using search and information and library databases (eLibrary, PubMed, CyberLeninka, ResearchGate).Results and discussion.Willow triandra (Salix triandra L.) is a perennial dioecious plant, belonging to the Salicaceae family (Willow), Amygdalinae section. The natural habitat of willow triandra is predominantly forest and forest-steppe zones of the European and Asian continents. Eastern Europe is the geographical center of the growth of willow triandra, where it occurs throughout the territory. In Russia, willow triandra occupies almost the whole of its European part, in the North extends as far as the Petrozavodsk-Vologda-Kirov line, and the North Caucasus, it can be found on the territory of Western and Central Siberia. This suggests the idea that plant resources of willow triandra are significant. The possibility of cultivation of willow triandra in various edaphic-phytocenotic conditions is noted, since it is most easily subjected to vegetative propagation. It has been pointed out that willow triandra, like other willow species, contains a rich complex of polyphenolic compounds, which causes its anti-inflammatory effect. It has been revealed that in efficiency, the branches are not inferior to the bark of the species under study, which makes it possible to use branches of various willow speciesas a medicinal plant material.Conclusion.The prospect of research of branches of various willow species, including willow triandra, as a medicinal plant raw material showing anti-inflammatory properties, is confirmed.
Highlights
One of the most promising plants for expanding the range of medicines having astringent and anti-inflammatory effects are various willow species, which have been used in folk medicine for a long time and are widely applied in the composition of various biologically active additives to food both abroad and in Russia [1].In 2009, a list of plants of primary importance for inclusion into the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation was identified
Willow triandra (Salix triandra L.) is a widespread perennial dioecious plant belonging to the Salicaceae family (Willow), Amygdalinae section
You can find the following synonyms for the species name: willow triandra, almond-leaved willow, basket willow, European willow
Summary
One of the most promising plants for expanding the range of medicines having astringent and anti-inflammatory effects are various willow species, which have been used in folk medicine for a long time and are widely applied in the composition of various biologically active additives to food both abroad and in Russia [1]. In 2009, a list of plants of primary importance for inclusion into the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation was identified. Willow was among them [2]. Numerous species of willow, which grow and are widely cultivated in the Russian Federation, have not yet been widely used in medicine. About 80 species of willow grow in Russia, and they are found in various climatic zones, in particular, in the North Caucasus they are about 20. A comprehensive study of willow is done by a special science – salicology [4]
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