Humic substances: pharmacological properties, mechanisms of action, and prospects for use in medicine

In recent years, the group of natural compounds called humic substances has drawn increasing interest of researchers both in, Russia and abroad. The properties of humic substances were studied and attempts of creating related medical preparations were undertaken. The article summarizes and reviews information about the pharmacological properties of humic substances and their possible mechanisms of action, analyzes relationships and separates the primary and secondary factors, and assesses prospects of using humic substances in medicine.