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Guaiaretic acid
Traditional useMechanism of Action
Potent antioxidant through free radical scavenging; anti-inflammatory through NF-κB modulation; antimicrobial properties
Research Notes
GuaiacumWestern
Guaiaretic acid is the primary lignan in guaiacum resin with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties documented in traditional use and observational studies. Demonstrates efficacy for joint inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis in ethnobotanical records.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Lignan (dibenzofuran-derived polyphenol)
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Guaiaretic acid
Lignan (dibenzofuran-derived polyphenol)Simple aromatic compounds with antimicrobial properties
Representative pattern: C₇H₆O₃
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Hydrogen
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