Poluektova T.V. 1
Kolomiets N.E. 1
Abramets N.Y. 1
Smolyakova I.M. 1
Avdeenko S.N. 2
1 Medical University «Siberian State Medical University»
2 FGAOUVO «National Research Tomsk State University»
The study of the elemental composition of plant gathering, which is recommended for the prevention and treatment of menopausal syndrome. More than 30 chemical elements by atomic emission analysis with inductively coupled plasma were identifi ed. The content of elements in plant gathering was compared with the norms of «adequate level of consumption», developed for 20 elements and introduced in Russia in 2005. The results showed that the plant gathering is a valuable source of chromium, silver, silicon, boron, calcium, magnesium, and may make a valuable contribution to the pharmacological action of the complex, together with other groups of biologically active substances. The content of heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, cadmium assembly does not exceed the maximum allowable concentrations and meets the sanitary requirements 2.3.2.1078-01.