α-Asarone

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Anxiolytic (GABA-A modulation); anticonvulsant; neuroprotective; less toxic than β-asarone

Research Notes

Anxiolytic effects without sedation in animal models. Anticonvulsant in PTZ model. Lower toxicity profile than β-asarone — better safety margin.

Found In 1 Herb

Calamus (Vacha)

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Phenylpropanoid

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α-Asarone

PhenylpropanoidBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Phenylpropanoid)

Apiol(1)Asarone (α and β)(1)beta-Asarone(2)Dill apiole(1)Dillapiole(1)Eugenol(8)Methyleugenol(1)Pseudoisoeugenol II(1)Sparganin(1)trans-Anethole(2)

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