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[Asarone and its biological properties].

L F Belova, S D Alibekov, A I Baginskaia

    Farmakologiia I Toksikologiia
    |November 1, 1985
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    Alpha-asarone, isolated from Asarum europaeum roots, exhibits diverse biological activities including tranquilizing and antiulcer effects. Its toxicity profile was also characterized in rodent models.

    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Natural Products Chemistry

    Background:

    • Asarum europaeum root contains alpha-asarone, a compound with potential therapeutic properties.
    • Previous research has indicated pharmacological activities of asarone from other plant sources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the biological properties and toxicity of alpha-asarone isolated from Asarum europaeum.
    • To compare the pharmacological profile of this alpha-asarone with that from other botanical origins.

    Main Methods:

    • Acute and chronic toxicity studies in mice, rats, cats, and rabbits.
    • Administration routes included enteral and intra-abdominal.
    • Pharmacological assays to evaluate tranquilizing, sedative, antiulcer, spasmolytic, and antisclerosing activities.

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    Main Results:

    • The median lethal dose (LD50) for alpha-asarone in mice was determined: 417.6 mg/kg (enteral) and 310 mg/kg (intra-abdominal).
    • Alpha-asarone demonstrated a broad spectrum of biological activities, including tranquilizing, sedative, antiulcer, spasmolytic, and antisclerosing effects.
    • The pharmacological properties were found to be identical to asarone derived from Acorus calamus and Guatteria.

    Conclusions:

    • Alpha-asarone from Asarum europaeum possesses significant and diverse pharmacological activities.
    • The compound exhibits a defined toxicity profile, with specific LD50 values established for mice.
    • Its consistent pharmacological profile across different plant sources suggests a conserved mechanism of action.