Absinthin

Clinical trial

Mechanism of Action

Intensely bitter compound that stimulates gastric acid, bile, and pancreatic enzyme secretion via bitter taste receptors (T2Rs)

Research Notes

WormwoodWestern

Absinthin is one of the most bitter substances known, activating bitter taste receptors throughout the GI tract. Clinical studies show improved digestive function and appetite stimulation.

Found In 1 Herb

Wormwood

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Sesquiterpene lactone

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Absinthin

Sesquiterpene lactoneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₃₀O₂

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Sesquiterpene lactone)

Atractylodide I(1)Bilobalide(1)Cnicin(2)Cnicin-related sesquiterpene lactones(1)Costunolide(2)Cynaropicrin(1)Dehydrocostus lactone(1)Lactucin(3)Lactucopicrin(2)Taraxacin(1)

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