Accumulation of phenolic and sterol compounds in Euphorbia hirta (L.)
Abstract
Euphorbia hirta is an annual plant grownig commonly in the tropical and subtropical regions
of Asia, Africa as well as Central and South America. Extracts from herb reveal diastolic,
anti-inflammatory, diuretic and anthelminthic effects. Biologically active compounds of
this plant are sterols, saponins, flavonoids and phenolic acids. The results of this study indicate
that obtaining relatively high yield of herb and well germinating seeds which retain
their germinability after two years of storage is possible in Poladn. Chemical analysis of the
herb and callus obtained in vitro has shown that these raw materials accumulate phenolic
compounds and sterols in high quantities.