PRANGOS
Prangos pabularia
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Description of the species:
Perennial 70- 120сm heights.
Used part of the plant:
Roots.
Natural area:
Central Asia: Pamir-Alay, Tien-Shan.
Conditions of growth:
On stony slopes, in shrubberies, in steppes, in fields on the altitude of 1200 – 3500m above sea level.
Period of collection:
September - December
Collection method:
Manual; transportation to production site within 3-12 hours.
Material processing:
Steam distillation, for receiving ether oil
Storage:
Dry clean space.
Components specification:
Myrcene, α-pinene, camphene, terpinolene, β-pinene, azulene, ostol, limonene, camphor etc.
Major components:
Myrcene (50%)
Features of the oil:
Central nerve system stimulator, diuretic, insecticidal
Indications:
Itchiness, skin diseases.
Possible usage:
In pharmaceutics for the production of medical preparations. Perfumery: for aromatization and enrichment of massage oils, soaps, cosmetic masks, creams, lotions.
Literature:
«Plant resources of the USSR», St-Petersburg, 1996,v.4 p. 157 - 158
