Convolvulin

Japanese: convolvulin
Convolvulin

…The dried tuberous root is called jalapenoide, which is used for medicinal purposes, and about 10% of the resinous jalapenoide is the active ingredient. The main component is the glycoside convolvulin, which is used as a laxative. [Mitsuru Hotta]…

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Japanese:

…この塊根を乾燥したものが薬用にするヤラッパ根で,10%ほどの樹脂状のヤラッパ脂が有効成分である。主成分は配糖体のコンボルブリンconvolvulinで,瀉下(しやげ)剤として用いられる。【堀田 満】。…

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