Scoparone Explained

Scoparone is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C11H10O4. It is found in the Chinese herb Artemisia scoparia and has been studied for its potential pharmacological properties including immunosuppression and vasorelaxation.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. 10.1016/0014-2999(91)90624-Y . Vasorelaxants from Chinese herbs, emodin and scoparone, possess immunosuppressive properties . 1991 . Huei-Chen . Huang . Shu-Hsun . Chu . Pei-Dawn Lee Chao . European Journal of Pharmacology . 198 . 2–3 . 211–3 . 1830846 . PD.
  2. 10.1016/0014-2999(92)90155-W . Vasodilator effect of scoparone (6,7-dimethoxycoumarin) from a Chinese herb . 1992 . Huang . Huei-Chen . Lee . Chai-Rong . Weng . Yu-I . Lee . Ming-Chih . Lee . Yuan-Teh . European Journal of Pharmacology . 218 . 123–8 . 1327821 . 1.

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