Antimycobacterial terpenoids from Juniperus communis L. (Cuppressaceae)

Gordien, A.Y., Gray, A.I., Franzblau, S.G. and Seidel, V. · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2009

Preclinical

Abstract

Bioassay-guided fractionation of a Juniperus communis root n-hexane extract isolated diterpenes (e.g. totarol, trans-communic acid) with antimycobacterial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis, supporting the herb's traditional use against tuberculosis and respiratory disease.

Referenced for these plants

2023)Common Juniper Eneberries / Enebær Jeneverbes (EMA/HMPC Juniper Juniper “berries” / juniper cone berriesJuniperus communis

How to cite

Gordien, A.Y., Gray, A.I., Franzblau, S.G. and Seidel, V (2009) 'Antimycobacterial terpenoids from Juniperus communis L. (Cuppressaceae)', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 126(3), pp. 500-505. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2009.09.007

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