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beta-Asarone

In vitro / Animal
Phenylpropanoid

Mechanism of Action

Dopaminergic and serotonergic modulation; speech and cognitive center stimulation from Vacha component
Carminative through smooth muscle relaxation; antimicrobial; digestive stimulation

Research Notes

Brahmi GhritaAyurvedic

beta-Asarone from the Vacha (Acorus calamus) component supports cognitive and speech function. Animal studies show neuroprotective effects.

Calamus (Vacha)Western

Beta-asarone demonstrates in vitro antimicrobial and smooth muscle relaxant properties. FDA classified as carcinogenic in animal studies; US market restricted.

Found In 2 Herbs

Brahmi Ghrita

Brahmi Ghrita

Ayurvedic
Calamus (Vacha)

Calamus (Vacha)

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Phenylpropanoid
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beta-Asarone

PhenylpropanoidBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Phenylpropanoid)

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

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