In the flora of the republic there are various plants that have toxic effects, which contain various biologically active substances. The toxic effect of some of these plants is related to the saponins of the class of natural compounds that are in their composition. Among these plants, it is possible to show Hedera helix L. plant which is the usual waste. Many medicinal preparations made of conventional stone products belong to the pharmaceutical market of our republic.
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