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Common name: |
Maral root |
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Family: |
Asteraceae |
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Parts used: |
Root |
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Chemistry: |
Steroids, particularly ecdysteroids, and phenolics (flavonoids and phenolic acids) accompanied with polyacetylenes, sesquiterpene lactones, triterpenoid glycosides and terpenes (essential oil) |
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Main actions: |
Adaptogen, antioxidant, hepatoprotective |
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Other Actions: |
Antitumor, immune stimulant, nervine, anticancerogenic, antimicrobial, antiparasitic |
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Dosage: |
2–5ml TID |
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Safety: |
Avoid in pregnancy as it can stimulate labour |
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