Scientists have found 40 new compounds in sakura

Scientists from Tomsk State University, together with experts from scientific institutes and universities from St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Vladivostok, analyzed in detail the chemical composition of three types of sakura. 122 chemical compounds were found in plants, 40 of which had never been registered before, Gazeta.Ru reports.

The objects of the study were Sargent cherry (Prunus sargentii Rehder), Kuril cherry (Prunus nipponica var. kurilensis) and Maksimovich cherry (Prunus maximowiczii Rupr), also known as Miyamazakura sakura (it grows on Sakhalin). They found genquanin in their composition, a substance that, when used for medical purposes, can relieve inflammation, alleviate asthma and promote collagen production.

In addition, another compound discovered was resveratrol. It has antitumor, cardioprotective and other beneficial properties. Scientists note that such a study of the mechanisms of accumulation of biologically active substances in plants will make it possible to grow the most valuable varieties, which will contain the maximum of useful components.