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Chemical Constituents of Heracleum candicans Wall
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ABSTRACT
Heracleum candicans Wall. (Fam., Umbellifereae), commonly known as cowparanship, is frequently used in the treatment of spasmodic, mutagenic, dermal photosensitizing, skin diseases, anti-tuberculosive and anticonvulsive activity and antimicrobial activities. This review summarizes the chemical constituents (furanocoumarin, coumarin and other chemical compounds) present in Heracleum candicans Wall. This plant species is a rich source of furanocoumarin, coumarin, fatty acids and their derivatives.
Keywords: Heracleum candicans Wall., cowparanship, skin diseases
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PDFDOI: https://doi.org/10.37591/rrjohs.v1i2.767
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