To the problem of influence of storage conditions on quality of medicinal plant raw materials

Abstract

The purpose. To study influence of some factors on quality of plant raw materials at storage. Methods. Generalization of results of researches by laboratory, analytical, mathematical-statistical, and calculation-comparative methods. Results. Optimum storage conditions of 4 kinds of medicinal plant raw materials (Flores Calendulae, Flores Chamomillae, Radix Scutellariae baicalensis, Herba Althaeae) which ensure long saving quality of product are specified. Conclusions. Standardization is one of the major mechanisms for security and quality control of medicinal plant raw materials. Different biologically active agents in raw material require individual approach to determination of optimum conditions and methods of their storage, as well as development of normative deeds which would regulate conditions of preserving quality of raw material, and terms of their validity.