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Antioxidant secoiridoids from fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus L.)
Author(s): I. Gulcin, R. Elias, A. Gepdiremen, K. Taoubi and E. Koksal
Month: May
Year: 2009
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Wood Science and Technology
Volume: 43
Issue: 3-4
Pages: 195-212
Article Topic(s): Human Use,Medicinal chemistry
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Chionanthus virginicus (White fringetree),
Abstract
Identifies several antioxidants in secoiridoids 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, K. Taoubi and E. Koksal. "Antioxidant secoiridoids from fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus L.)." Wood Science and Technology 43.3-4 (2009): 195-212.Go back