Goncharov N.N. 1
Mikhaylov I.V. 2
Goncharov N.F. 1
Tereshonok E.V. 1
1 Kursk State Medical University
2 Orel State Medical University
The output of lipophilic fractions has been determined in fruits of fi ve North American species of the genus Crataegus: Crataegus viridis Sarg., C. mollis (Torr. et Grey) Schelle, C. densifl ora Sarg., C. arkansana Sarg., C. fl abellata (Bosc) C. Koch. Quality composition of chlorophylls, carotenoids, fatty acids has been investigated, given assess a quantitative contents of carotenoids, fatty acids in investigated objects. The data indicate that the fruits are promising sources of biologically active substances cardiotonic directivity. Studied species of medicinal plants may be found further application for use in clinical practice, the treatment of cardiovascular and neurological diseases associated with hypoxia and metabolic disorders.