The presence of eucalyptol in Artemisia australis validates its use in traditional Hawaiian medicine
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 520-522, 2014.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-343205
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To identify the major organic compounds of Artemisia australis (A. australis), a plant used in traditional Hawaiian medicine for the treatment of asthma.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>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.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The major chemical components of A. australis include eucalyptol, borneol, and caryophyllene.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>The presence and biological activity of eucalyptol correlate very well with the usage of this plant in traditional Hawaiian medicine.</p>
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Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
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2014
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