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Alkaloids in Chelidonium majus L.: a review of its phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology

Li, X.L., Sun, Y.P., Wang, M., Wang, Z.B. and Kuang, H.X. · Frontiers in Pharmacology · 2024

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Abstract

Chelidonium majus has rich medicinal value, traditionally used to alleviate coughs, asthma, spasms and pain. It is abundant in alkaloids (94 isolated, including benzophenanthridine, protoberberine, aporphine and protopine types) which have anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-tumor effects. The review covers the phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology of C. majus alkaloids, noting the toxicity that limits internal use.

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Li, X.L., Sun, Y.P., Wang, M., Wang, Z.B. and Kuang, H.X (2024) 'Alkaloids in Chelidonium majus L.: a review of its phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology', Frontiers in Pharmacology, 15, pp. 1440979. doi:10.3389/fphar.2024.1440979

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