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Gein (geranyl acetate glycoside)
Traditional useMechanism of Action
Hydrolyzed in the gut to release eugenol and sugars; contributes to bitter tonic and febrifuge properties of the root
Research Notes
Wood AvensWestern
Prodrug form of eugenol contributing to the traditional febrifuge and tonic uses.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Bitter glycoside
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Gein (geranyl acetate glycoside)
Bitter glycosideSugar-bound molecules that control drug release in the body
Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
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