Research of elemental composition of Catalpa bignonioides

Abstract

The work is devoted to the study of the elemental composition of the plant Catalpa bignonioides, the family Bignoniaceae. The chemical composition and pharmacological properties of this plant have not been studied sufficiently despite the long history. Catalpa bignonioides was imported from North America, now cultivated in Europe, Asia and America. This plant has been used as an antiseptic, laxative, antioxidant, sedative and anti-inflammatory remedy from ancient times. The fruit broth Catalpa ovata has a strong diuretic effect associated with the accumulation of potassium salts. The study of the elemental composition of Catalpa bignonioides is very relevant and gives the opportunity to expand the pharmacological application of this plant. Aim. To determine the elemental composition of Catalpa bignonioides and DSB varieties leaves by the atomic emission spectroscopy method with an arc excitation of the spectrum.