Content of sterols in in vitro propagated Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub plants

Abstract

Introduction:Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub (syn. Epilobium angustifolium L.) plants have been used in the treatment and alleviating symptoms of mild Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Plants are abundant in polyphenols, particularly ellagitannins, phenolic acids and flavonoids. Apart from polyphenols, herb of this species also contains steroids, triterpenes and fatty acids.

Keywords

• epilobium angustifolium
• hplc-dad
• in vitro cultures
• campesterol
• β-sitosterol
• sitosterol