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Iridoid glycosides

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Bitter iridoids contributing mild anti-inflammatory and astringent activity; structurally related to aucubin-class iridoids found in Plantago and Veronica species
Bitter anti-inflammatory principles common to the Plantaginaceae family
Anti-inflammatory bitter principles characteristic of Lamiaceae family members
Anti-inflammatory activity; common in Rubiaceae family
Harpagoside-like iridoids contributing to anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and wound-healing activity; structurally related to compounds in devil's claw
Anti-inflammatory activity; Lamium genus characteristic
Primary active class; investigated for anti-Borrelia and anti-inflammatory activity in Lyme disease research contexts
Anti-inflammatory; shared with related Lamium species

Research Notes

Iridoid glycosides as a class demonstrate anti-inflammatory activity in preclinical models. Specific compounds in Acanthus mollis have not been extensively characterised in modern pharmacological studies.

Anti-inflammatory bitter principles characteristic of Plantaginaceae species.

BugleWestern

Anti-inflammatory bitter principles common to Lamiaceae species.

CrosswortWestern

Well-characterized anti-inflammatory compounds across the Rubiaceae family.

FigwortWestern

Iridoid glycosides structurally related to harpagoside (devil's claw) demonstrate anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Supports traditional use for pain and inflammatory skin conditions.

Anti-inflammatory effects documented across Lamium species.

TeaselWestern

Iridoid glycosides from Dipsacus have been investigated for anti-Borrelia activity. Evidence remains limited to in vitro studies; clinical significance unestablished.

Anti-inflammatory iridoids documented across the Lamium genus.

Found In 8 Herbs

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpenoid Glycoside
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Iridoid glycosides

Monoterpenoid GlycosideModified terpenes with diverse biological activities

Representative pattern: C₁₁H₁₄O₆

Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen

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