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Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Clinical trialMechanism of Action
Significant vitamin C content providing antiscorbutic activity; historically important as a fresh dietary source for preventing scurvy
High content makes the herb an effective antiscorbutic; essential cofactor for collagen synthesis and immune function
Research Notes
BrooklimeWestern
Vitamin C pharmacology is thoroughly established. Brooklime was historically valued as a wild source of ascorbic acid during winter and early spring when cultivated vegetables were scarce.
Garden CressWestern
Extensively studied essential vitamin. Garden cress is among the richest herbal sources.
Found In 2 Herbs
3D Molecular Structure
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Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
VitaminBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties
Representative pattern: C₄H₂NO
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Related Compounds (Vitamin)
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