Research on the Phytochemical Composition of Prangos Acaulis and Prangos Ferulacea Species of the Apiaceae Family
Ziyaddin Mammadov1* 
, Fatima Rashidova
Abstract. The Apiaceae family comprises around 3,800 species, classified into four subfamilies and 29 tribes. Within this family, the genus Prangos includes approximately 30 species and is primarily distributed across Western Asia and the eastern Mediterranean. Several species of Prangos are widely utilized in traditional medicine and exhibit a range of pharmacological properties, including emollient, carminative, antifungal, antioxidant, antibacterial, cytokine secretion inhibitory, nutritive, anti-HIV, tonic, anti-meteorism, and anthelmintic effects. The objective of this study was to analyze the phytochemical composition of Prangos acaulis and Prangos ferulacea through qualitative chemical reactions. It is worth noting that Prangos ferulacea has been partially examined in previous phytochemical research. To achieve this goal, plant material from both species was subjected to phytochemical screening using various qualitative assays. The findings revealed that both Prangos acaulis and Prangos ferulacea are abundant in biologically active compounds. The analyses confirmed the presence of diverse phytochemical constituents. These results highlight the pharmacological significance of these species and suggest that their bioactive compounds hold promise for future medical and biological investigations. In conclusion, this research contributes valuable insights into the phytochemical profiles of Prangos species and provides a scientific foundation for subsequent pharmacological and biological studies.
Keywords: Prangos acaulis (DC.) Bornm., Prangos ferulacea (L.) Lindl., Apiaceae, phytochemical composition, qualitative reactions