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Coumarins

In vitro
Coumarin

Mechanism of Action

Mild anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory properties; contribute to smooth muscle relaxant effect
Anticoagulant and wound-healing activity
Contribute antispasmodic and mild anticoagulant properties; relevant to urinary and biliary smooth muscle relaxation
Anticoagulant and antimicrobial compounds; responsible for known drug interaction risk with anticoagulant medications
Include phototoxic furanocoumarins (bergapten, psoralens) responsible for photodermatitis risk
Present in low concentrations; contribute to antispasmodic and mild anticoagulant properties
Contribute to mild anticoagulant and anti-inflammatory actions

Research Notes

Burnet SaxifrageWestern

Coumarins with mild anticoagulant and smooth muscle relaxant properties.

CrosswortWestern

Coumarin class compounds have established anticoagulant and wound-modulating properties.

EryngoWestern

Coumarin glycosides identified in Eryngium species with antispasmodic effects on smooth muscle in vitro. Clinical significance in traditional urinary applications requires further study.

Lady's BedstrawWestern

Coumarins carry established anticoagulant risk; responsible for the primary drug interaction concern with warfarin and similar drugs.

LovageWestern

Furanocoumarins including bergapten are well-documented photosensitizers responsible for the primary safety concern with this herb.

SouthernwoodWestern

Minor coumarin fraction with established antispasmodic activity. Anticoagulant effect is mild at typical concentrations.

White CloverWestern

Documented in folk use for inflammatory conditions.

Found In 7 Herbs

Burnet Saxifrage

Burnet Saxifrage

Western
Crosswort

Crosswort

Western
Eryngo

Eryngo

Western
Lady's Bedstraw

Lady's Bedstraw

Western
Lovage

Lovage

Western
Southernwood

Southernwood

Western
White Clover

White Clover

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Coumarin
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Coumarins

CoumarinBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Coumarin)

Aesculin(1)Fraxidin(1)Peucedanin(1)Scopoletin(9)

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