Cnicin-related sesquiterpene lactones

In vitro

Mechanism of Action

Bitter guaianolide-type sesquiterpene lactones providing bitter tonic, anti-inflammatory, and mild antimicrobial activity; stimulate liver and gallbladder function

Research Notes

CornflowerWestern

Sesquiterpene lactone bitters stimulate gastric and biliary secretion via TAS2R receptor activation. Anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity documented for the class across Asteraceae.

Found In 1 Herb

Cornflower

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Sesquiterpene Lactone

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Cnicin-related sesquiterpene lactones

Sesquiterpene LactoneAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₂₁H₃₀O₂

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Related Compounds (Sesquiterpene Lactone)

Absinthin(1)Atractylodide I(1)Bilobalide(1)Cnicin(2)Costunolide(2)Cynaropicrin(1)Dehydrocostus lactone(1)Lactucin(3)Lactucopicrin(2)Taraxacin(1)

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