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High-resolution Tandem Mass Spectrometry for Studying Chemical Constituents of Gynura bicolor DC
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Constituents of local plants
H D Locksley1, M B Fayez, A S Radwan
1Department of Chemistry, University of Salford, Salford, England.
Planta Medica
|May 1, 1982
Summary
The antispasmodic compound from Cymbopogon proximus was identified as cryptomeridiol. This discovery aids in understanding the plant's medicinal properties and potential therapeutic applications.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Cymbopogon proximus is a plant with traditional medicinal uses.
- Identifying active compounds is crucial for scientific validation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To isolate and identify the antispasmodic principle of Cymbopogon proximus.
Main Methods:
- Spectral analysis (e.g., NMR, MS) was employed.
- Comparison with an authentic sample of cryptomeridiol was performed.
Main Results:
- The antispasmodic principle was identified as cryptomeridiol.
- Compound (5) was confirmed as cryptomeridiol.
Conclusions:
- Cryptomeridiol is the active antispasmodic compound in Cymbopogon proximus.
- This finding supports the plant's use in traditional medicine.
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