[Phytochemical and biological study of Uncaria tomentosa].
The investigation on steroidic fraction of Uncaria tomentosa, commonly called Una de gato, showed the presence of beta-sitosterol (60%), stigmasterol, and campesterol. The percentage of sterols have been carried out by GLC. The spectroscopic data 1H-NMR and MS of the three compounds are also reported, with the beta-sitosterol as the main sterol. Preliminary pharmacological investigations prove a moderate antiinflammatory activity.
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D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000032:analysis*; D010568:Peru; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000032:analysis*; D013261:Sterols / Q000032:analysis*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D013261:Sterols
Ricerche fitochimiche e biologiche sull'Uncaria tomentosa.