DISTRIBUTION AND ECOLOGY OF ALFREDIA NIVEA IN THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Abstract

This article is dedicated to the study of the little-known plant Alfredia nivea, which grows in the Kyrgyz Republic and possesses nootropic properties. The relevance of this topic is determined by the growing problem of diseases manifested by impairments in cognitive and mnemonic functions. In modern conditions, the task of studying and developing effective pharmacotherapy for nervous and mental disorders becomes especially important, as these issues have high social significance. Nootropic drugs play an irreplaceable role in the correction of higher nervous activity disorders associated with a wide range of diseases related to central nervous system damage. Currently, one of the key directions in healthcare is the expansion of the range of medicinal products through the introduction of new drugs based on plant phytosubstances, particularly those with nootropic effects. The aim of the study is to investigate this plant material. The materials of the study included flowers, stems, leaves, and roots with rhizomes of Alfredia nivea, collected during the flowering period. Botanical and geobotanical methods were used for analysis. The study of the distribution and ecology of Alfredia nivea is a promising direction in pharmaceutical research, as its distribution in the Kyrgyz Republic opens opportunities for the creation of new phytosubstances, which can significantly improve approaches to the treatment of cognitive disorders. As a result of prolonged searches, this medicinal plant material was found in the Chui region, in the Kemin district, in the village of Ak-Tyuz. Conclusion: The conducted research successfully established the distribution range of Alfredia nivea and described its ecological characteristics. This study not only expands the understanding of this species but also lays the groundwork for future research related to the effects of its active components with nootropic properties.