The presence of eucalyptol in Artemisia australis validates its use in traditional Hawaiian medicine
10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C1112
- Author:
David ZANT
1
;
Daniel A. GUBLER
1
Author Information
1. Department of Biochemistry and Physical Sciences, Brigham Young University-Hawaii
- 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:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective: To identify the major organic compounds of Artemisia australis (A. australis), a plant used in traditional Hawaiian medicine for the treatment of asthma. Methods: 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. Results: The major chemical components of A. australis include eucalyptol, borneol, and caryophyllene. Conclusions: The presence and biological activity of eucalyptol correlate very well with the usage of this plant in traditional Hawaiian medicine.
