Cynaropicrin

Animal

Mechanism of Action

Hepatoprotection through antioxidant scavenging; choleretic activity promoting bile secretion

Research Notes

Cynaropicrin demonstrates potent hepatoprotective activity comparable to silymarin in acetaminophen hepatotoxicity models. Choleretic effects with 20-30% increased bile flow.

Found In 1 Herb

Artichoke Leaf (Globe Artichoke)

Western

3D Molecular Structure

Sesquiterpene lactone

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Cynaropicrin

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)Cnicin-related sesquiterpene lactones(1)Costunolide(2)Dehydrocostus lactone(1)Lactucin(3)Lactucopicrin(2)Taraxacin(1)

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