Biomorphology and scientifically based Beneficial Properties of the Chelidonium Majus L.

Author's Information:

Ramiz Alakbarov

Institute of Botany PLE of the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, Baku

Venera Ahmadova

Institute of Botany PLE of the Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan, Baku

Vol 05 No 02 (2026):Volume 05 Issue 02 February 2026

Page No.: 75-77

Abstract:

The poppy family includes 45 genera and more than 200 species, and is distributed in temperate and subtropical climate zones. Most plants of the poppy family, including the Chelidonium majus L. species, contain milky juice (latex). The soporific poppy, which is included in the family, has been widely cultivated in culture since ancient times. It contains a large amount of alkaloids. Other poppy species are also used as ornamental plants. One of the most valuable species of the family is the great celandine or ziliot. There are 3 species of this plant in the world's flora. Only one species of this genus - Chelidonium majus L. is found in Azerbaijan.

KeyWords:

chelidonine, sanguinarine, flavonoid, antioxidant, alkaloid

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