Woerdenbag HJ. Eupatorium cannabinum L. A review emphasizing the sesquiterpene lactones and their biological activity.
PHARMACEUTISCH WEEKBLAD. SCIENTIFIC EDITION 1986;
8:245-51. [PMID:
3537953 DOI:
10.1007/bf01960068]
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Abstract
A review on Eupatorium cannabinum L. is given, including botany, history and constituents. The sesquiterpene lactones are discussed in more detail, covering their biosynthesis, isolation, analysis and biological activity. Special attention is paid to the cytotoxic and antitumour activities of the sesquiterpene lactones.
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