The biologically active compounds of Lathyrus vernus

Kotsupiy O. V., Lobanova I. E.

A phytochemical assessment of the composition and content of some groups of natural compounds of the Lathyrus vernus (L.) Bernh. was carried out. The periods of maximum accumulation of flavonoids (flavonols and catechins), saponins, tannins and coumarins in raw materials L. vernus are defined. By HPLC method rutin and p-hydroxybenzoic acid in the extract from the leaves, and quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin, p-coumaric acid in an hydrolysate of the extract are identified. The presented data allow us to consider the L. vernus as a medicinal raw material with biological activity.

Keywords:Lathyrus vernus Bernh., biologically active compounds, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)