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Diarylheptanoid
The diarylheptanoids (also known as diphenylheptanoids) are a relatively small class of plant secondary metabolites. Diarylheptanoids consist of two aromatic rings (aryl groups) joined by a seven carbons chain (heptane) and having various substituents. They can be classified into linear (curcuminoids) and cyclic diarylheptanoids. The best known member is curcumin, which is isolated from turmeric (''Curcuma longa'') and is known as food coloring E100. Some other ''Curcuma'' species, such as ''Curcuma comosa'' also produce diarylheptanoids. They have been reported from plants in 10 different families, e.g. ''Betulaceae'' and ''Zingiberaceae''. A diarylheptanoid is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of phenylphenalenones in '' Anigozanthos preissii'' or '' Wachendorfia thyrsiflora'' (Haemodoraceae). Cyclic diarylheptanoids Cyclic diarylheptanoids formed from myricanone can be isolated from the bark of ''Myrica rubra'' (Myricaceae). Two cyclic diarylheptanoids, named ostryopsitr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myricanone
Myricanone is a cyclic diarylheptanoid isolated from the bark of ''Myrica rubra ''Myrica rubra'', also called yangmei (; Cantonese: yeung4 mui4; Shanghainese: ), , Chinese bayberry, red bayberry, yumberry, waxberry, or Chinese strawberry (and often mistranslated from Chinese as arbutus) is a subtropical tree grown for its f ...'' (Myricaceae). References Diarylheptanoids Macrocycles O-methylated natural phenols Cyclophanes Ketones Biphenyls {{aromatic-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curcuma Comosa
''Curcuma comosa'' is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family. It is native to much of Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia.Qu, Y., et al. (2009)Sesquiterpenes from ''Curcuma comosa''.''Journal of Natural Medicines'' 63 102. The herb is cultivated in Thailand, especially in the Northern Province, including Petchaboon, and the Northeastern Province, including Loei. ''Curcuma comosa'' is widely used as a traditional herbal remedy. Uses This medicinal plant is used for its anti-inflammatory properties in the treatment of postpartum uterine bleeding and uterine inflammation. Research suggests that ''Curcuma comosa'' extract possesses a strong anti-inflammatory activity and has a potential to be developed as a therapeutic compound for diverse neurological disorders associated with inflammation. Thai traditional practitioners use the rhizome of ''C. comosa'' in the treatment of women for the alleviation of postpartum uterine pain, the enhancement of uteri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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