Artemisia absinthium
Glaucarubin
Chemical constituents of Simarouba versicolor. (1/5)
From the roots, stems and fruits of Simarouba versicolor (Simaroubaceae) were isolated quassinoids (3, 5-7), triterpenoids (8-14), a mixture of steroids (15-17), the flavonoid kaempferol (18) and the squalene derivative 11,14-diacetoxy-7,10; 15,18-diepoxy-6,19-dihidroxy-6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19-octahydrosqualene (19). Spectral data were used for structural characterization. (+info)Spatial genetic structure of Simarouba amara Aubl. (Simaroubaceae), a dioecious, animal-dispersed Neotropical tree, on Barro Colorado Island, Panama. (2/5)
Simarouba amara (Simaroubaceae) is a vertebrate-dispersed, insect-pollinated Neotropical tree found in lowland moist forest from upper Mesoamerica to the Amazon basin. We assessed the spatial genetic structure of S. amara within the 50-ha Forest Dynamics Plot on Barro Colorado Island in the Republic of Panama. A total of 300 individuals were genotyped using five microsatellite loci, representing 100 individuals with a dbh>or=10 cm, 100 individuals of 1-10 cm dbh, and 100 individuals of <1 cm dbh. The 200 individuals in the two larger size classes were also genotyped with 155 AFLP loci. Spatial autocorrelation analysis using Moran's Index detected significant genotypic association at the smallest distance classes for 1-10 cm dbh (0-20 m) and >10 cm dbh (0-40 m) size categories. Significant spatial autocorrelations were detected over larger scales (0-140 m) in <1 cm dbh individuals. The relatively weak genetic structure of S. amara, in comparison to other recent studies, may be explained by pollen and seed dispersal over the 50 ha plot, overlapping seed shadows, and postrecruitment mortality. (+info)In vitro anti-microbial activity of the Cuban medicinal plants Simarouba glauca DC, Melaleuca leucadendron L and Artemisia absinthium L. (3/5)
(+info)Induction of murine embryonic stem cell differentiation by medicinal plant extracts. (4/5)
(+info)Spontaneous and experimental intoxication of cattle by Simarouba versicolor A. St.-Hill (Simaroubaceae). (5/5)
(+info)I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Simarouba" is not a medical term that has a specific definition in the field of medicine. It is actually the name of a genus of trees that are native to the Americas. The bark and seeds of some species of Simarouba have been used in traditional medicine systems, such as in South America and India, for various purposes including as a treatment for diarrhea, fever, and skin conditions. However, there is limited scientific evidence to support these uses, and more research is needed before any definitive medical claims can be made about the therapeutic benefits of Simarouba.
Artemisia absinthium, also known as wormwood, is a species of plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. The plant has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, including as a treatment for intestinal worms, fevers, and various other ailments.
Wormwood contains a number of active compounds, including thujone, which is believed to be responsible for its bitter taste and some of its medicinal properties. However, thujone can also be toxic in large amounts, and wormwood has been associated with a number of adverse health effects, particularly when it is used as an ingredient in alcoholic beverages, such as absinthe.
In addition to its use in medicine, wormwood has also been used as a flavoring agent in food and drink, as a source of natural pesticides, and as a component of traditional herbal remedies. It is important to note that the use of wormwood and other Artemisia species should be undertaken with caution, as they can have both therapeutic and toxic effects depending on the dose and the individual's health status.
Glaucarubin is not typically defined in a medical context, but it is a chemical compound found in certain plants. It is a quassinoid, a type of triterpene, and has been isolated from the bark of the tree *Glaucothea glauca*, also known as *Picrasma excelsa*.
In some traditional medicine systems, such as Amazonian and West African, extracts containing Glaucarubin have been used for various purposes, including as a purgative or to treat intestinal parasites. However, it is not widely used in modern medical practice due to its potential toxicity and lack of rigorous clinical research supporting its efficacy.
Therefore, while Glaucarubin may be mentioned in some medical contexts related to traditional medicine or phytochemistry, it does not have a specific medical definition.
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