Furanocoumarins

In vitro

Mechanism of Action

Present at low levels; responsible for mild photosensitizing potential at high doses

Bergapten and xanthotoxin cause photodermatitis on skin exposure with UV light; characteristic of the Apiaceae family; require caution in topical use

Photosensitizing compounds; emmenagogue activity at high concentrations — key safety concern for pregnancy and UV exposure

Research Notes

SamphireWestern

Low-level furanocoumarin content identified. Photosensitization risk is minimal at culinary doses but relevant at high therapeutic doses with sun exposure.

SpignelWestern

Furanocoumarins are well-characterised photosensitizing compounds. Primary safety concern for topical use and UV exposure.

Sweet CicelyWestern

Furanocoumarins are characteristic Apiaceae compounds. Photosensitizing and emmenagogue effects are well established and represent the primary safety concerns.

Found In 3 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Furanocoumarin

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Furanocoumarins

FuranocoumarinBioactive phytochemical with therapeutic properties

Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Furanocoumarin)

Angelicin(1)Furanocoumarins (bergapten, xanthotoxin)(1)Imperatorin(1)Marmelosin(1)Psoralen and bergapten(1)

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