Influence of Ranunculus acris Flower Extract on Allium cepa Root Meristem

The plant Ranunculus acris (L.) is widespread. It used in folk medicine. use of herbal medicines can have adverse effects on humans and requires studies raw materials for genotoxicity. goals the study were to examine toxic genotoxic aqueous solutions R. flowers at concentrations 0.625%, 1.25%, 2.5%, 5% 10% using Allium test determine numbers flavonoids polyphenols antioxidant activity extracts. has been shown that buttercup flower extract a depressing effect mitosis cells root meristem cepa cause chromosomal abnormalities (chromosomal stickiness, chromosome lagging, nuclear buds bridges anaphase).