Rhododendron anthopogon D.Don. |
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Botanical Name |
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Rhododendron anthopogon D.Don. |
Family |
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Ericaceae |
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General Info
| Description |
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Shrub emitting a strong scent |
| Herb Effects |
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Hypothermic and stimulates the central nervous system (plant); stimulant (leaf); antitussive, diaphoretic and digestive |
Chemistry
| Active Ingredients |
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Quercetin (leaf and bark) and ursolic acid (leaf); betulin (stem) |
| Chemistry
of Active Ingredients |
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Name |
CAS# |
IUPAC Name |
Formula |
Structure |
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| Quercetin |
Not Available |
2-(3,4-dihydroxyphen
yl)-3,4,5-trihydroxy
-chromen-7-one |
C15H10O7 |
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| Ursolic acid |
77-52-1 |
10-hydroxy-1,2,6a,6b
,9,9,12a-heptamethyl
-2,3,4,5,6,6a,7,8,8a
,10,11,12, |
C30H48O3 |
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| Betulin |
Not Available |
Not Available |
C30H50O2 |
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Pharmacology
| Medicinal Use |
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To treat lack of appetite, coughing and various skin disorders; to treat coughs and colds (leaves); in the treatment of inflammations, lung disorders and general weakening of the body. |
| Reference |
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 Chandel et al., Biodiversity in Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India.
Uniyal et al., Medicinal Flora of Garhwal Himalayas. |
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