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Lactucopicrin and lactucin
In vitroMechanism of Action
Primary bitter principles with anti-inflammatory, mild analgesic, and sedative properties confirmed in related Sonchus and Lactuca species
Research Notes
Sow ThistleWestern
Lactucopicrin and lactucin are characteristic bitter sesquiterpene lactones of the Cichorieae tribe. Anti-inflammatory and mild sedative activity confirmed.
Found In 1 Herb
3D Molecular Structure
Sesquiterpene lactones
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Lactucopicrin and lactucin
Sesquiterpene lactonesAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties
Representative pattern: C₂₁H₃₀O₂
Atoms
Carbon
Oxygen
Related Compounds (Sesquiterpene lactones)
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