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Planta Med 1978; 33(3): 262-264
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097386

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A Phytochemical Study of Calligonum comosum L. Henry

S. El–Sayyad* , H. Wagner
  • Institut für Pharmazeutische Arzneimittellehre der Universität München. Federal Republic of Germany.
* Address: Pharmacognosy Department, University of Assuit, Egypt
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13 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

From the herb of Calligonum comosum (Polygonaceae) the flavonoids Kaempferol, Quercetin, Quercetin–3–O–β–D–glucoside (Isoquercitrin) and Kaempferol–3–O–β–D–glucuronide, pro–cyanidines and the carotenoids Violaxanthin and Neoxanthin have been isolated and identified mainly by chemical and spectroscopic methods.

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Calligonum comosum - Polygonaceae - Flavonoids - Procyanidins and Carotenoids