The presence of eucalyptol in Artemisia australis validates its use in traditional Hawaiian medicine
Objective: To identify the major organic compounds of Artemisia australis (A. australis), a plant used in traditional Hawaiian medicine for the treatment of asthma. Methods: The dichloromethane extract of A. australis was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy and major compounds were iden...
Published in: | Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine |
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Main Authors: | , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C1112 https://doaj.org/article/4eb3d420d27d461bb614aab2cd258ddd |
Summary: | Objective: To identify the major organic compounds of Artemisia australis (A. australis), a plant used in traditional Hawaiian medicine for the treatment of asthma. Methods: The dichloromethane extract of A. australis was analyzed by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy and major compounds were identified by a National Institute of Standards and Technology library search and confirmed by peak enhancement. Results: The major chemical components of A. australis include eucalyptol, borneol, and caryophyllene. Conclusions: The presence and biological activity of eucalyptol correlate very well with the usage of this plant in traditional Hawaiian medicine. |
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