The presence of eucalyptol in Artemisia australis validates its use in traditional Hawaiian medicine.
- Author:
David ZANT
1
;
Daniel A GUBLER
1
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Artemisia australis; Asthma; Borneol; Eucalyptol; Hawaiian endemic plants; Traditional Hawaiian medicine
- From:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine 2014;4(7):520-522
- CountryChina
- Language:English
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo identify the major organic compounds of Artemisia australis (A. australis), a plant used in traditional Hawaiian medicine for the treatment of asthma.
METHODSThe 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.
RESULTSThe major chemical components of A. australis include eucalyptol, borneol, and caryophyllene.
CONCLUSIONSThe presence and biological activity of eucalyptol correlate very well with the usage of this plant in traditional Hawaiian medicine.
