Study of phenolic and polyphenolic compounds from the bark and leaves of bird cherry (Padus avium Mill.) growing in the Moscow Oblast

Abstract

This article describes the study of chemical composition of bird cherry (Padus avium Mill.) growing in the Moscow Oblast. The studies were carried out using thin-layer chromatography and qualitative reactions. Presence of flavonoids and polyphenolic compounds in the leaves and bark of bird cherry was confirmed as a result of the study.