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  Chemical Constituents of Heracleum candicans Wall

  By Kunal Sajwan, Sonali Sajwan, Nitin Rai, Kiran Negi, Rajeev Kr. Sharma, K.S. Khetwal

  Abstract: ABSTRACTHeracleum 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

  Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article →