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ID: ALA1151131

Journal: J Nat Prod

Title: Bioactivity of the essential oil of Bupleurum fruticosum.

Authors: Lorente I, Ocete MA, Zarzuelo A, Cabo MM, Jimenez J.

Abstract: The essential oil of Bupleurum fruticosum was investigated qualitatively and quantitatively together with the anti-inflammatory activity of the whole essential oil and its major components. In addition, antispasmodic activity was determined in rat uterus preparations using acetylcholine and oxytocin as agonists. The anti-inflammatory activity shown by the essential oil can be attributed in part to the two major components, alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, although the presence of thymol and carvacrol, minor components capable of potentiating the action of these hydrocarbons, was also confirmed.

CiteXplore: 2746256

DOI: 10.1021/np50062a008