Anemonin

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Sedative; analgesic; antispasmodic — less toxic than protoanemonin precursor

Antimicrobial (anti-amoebic, antibacterial), analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic

Research Notes

Formed from protoanemonin during drying; sedative and antispasmodic in animal models; significantly less toxic than fresh plant compound

Pulsatilla TCM (Bai Tou Weng)TCM

Anti-amoebic activity against Entamoeba histolytica — basis for traditional dysentery use. Antibacterial against intestinal pathogens. Analgesic effects in pain models.

Found In 2 Herbs

Pulsatilla

Western

Pulsatilla TCM (Bai Tou Weng)

TCM

3D Molecular Structure

Lactone (dimerised protoanemonin)

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Anemonin

Lactone (dimerised protoanemonin)Cyclic esters with diverse pharmacological activities

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₃₀O₂

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

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