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Antioxidant activity of lignans from fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus L.)
Author(s): I. Gulcin, R. Elias, A. Gepdiremen and L. Boyer
Month: Oct
Year: 2006
Publication Type: Article
Journal: European Food Research and Technology
Volume: 223
Issue: 6
Pages: 759-767
Article Topic(s): Human Use,Medicinal chemistry
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Chionanthus virginicus (White fringetree),
Abstract
Identifies several antioxidants in lignans of Chionanthus virginicus. This species is used as a raw material in the pharmaceutical industry as a diuretic, tonic, cholagoque, and in the preparation of tinctures.Suggested Citation
I. Gulcin, R. Elias, A. Gepdiremen and L. Boyer. "Antioxidant activity of lignans from fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus L.)." European Food Research and Technology 223.6 (2006): 759-767.Go back