The study of perspective medicinal plants using the example of Helianthus tuberosus L.

L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, 010000, Astana, Kazakhstan

Abstract

This paper presents the results of microscopic analysis of a perspective medicinal plant Helianthus tuberosus used for the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The study was conducted to identify specific morphological and structural characteristics of this plant, which may have a positive impact on the efficacy and safety of its use for medical purposes. Different types of plant material were used in the research: fresh plants, dried plant material and preserved plant material. For preservation of the latter, a special mixture consisting of ethyl alcohol, glycerol and distilled water in equal volumes was used. Anatomical study of the structure and structure of plants was carried out using several methods: to study the structure of the epidermis, surface samples were prepared, which allowed us to get a detailed idea of the cellular composition and location of the epidermis on the surface of leaves, stems and roots of plants; for a deeper study of the internal structure of plants, transverse sections were made, which were further investigated. The results of the study suggest the high potential of this plant as a basis for the development of safe and effective phytopreparations.