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Mechanism of Action

Anti-inflammatory (inhibits LTB4 synthesis); antipyretic; antioxidant; blue colour in essential oil

Research Notes

YarrowWestern

Formed during steam distillation from matricine precursor; anti-inflammatory comparable to azulene; contributes to wound-healing and anti-inflammatory activity

Found In 1 Herb

3D Molecular Structure

Sesquiterpene (azulene derivative)
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Chamazulene

Sesquiterpene (azulene derivative)Aromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen

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