BIODIVERSITY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN THE FOOTHILLS OF ALMATY

This article is devoted to the study of the biodiversity of medicinal plants in the mountainous area surrounding Almaty. The species composition of the flora was investigated using standard floristic analysis methods. A register (cadastre) of medicinal plants was compiled, including 53 species from 40 genera and 18 families.
The greatest species diversity was found among the families Rosaceae, Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, and Fabaceae. Particular attention was paid to studying medicinal plants with antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Plants used in both scientific and traditional medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory conditions, skin disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and other pathologies were identified.
The results of the study can be used for the development of environmental protection programs, rational use of plant resources, and the provision of medicinal raw materials for the population.

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