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Review
. 2015;14(1):81-97.
doi: 10.1007/s11101-013-9334-0. Epub 2013 Dec 25.

Allium ursinum: botanical, phytochemical and pharmacological overview

Danuta Sobolewska  1 , Irma Podolak  1 , Justyna Makowska-Wąs  1
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Review

Allium ursinum: botanical, phytochemical and pharmacological overview

Danuta Sobolewska et al. Phytochem Rev. 2015.

Abstract

Ramson-Allium ursinum L. is a medicinal and dietary plant species with a long tradition of use. This mini-review summarizes the current knowledge on the phytochemistry and pharmacological properties of this valuable plant, with special emphasis on antimicrobial, cytotoxic, antioxidant, and cardio-protective effects.

Keywords: Allium ursinum; Biological activity; Ramson; Steroidal saponins; Sulfur compounds.

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Allium ursinum cysteine-sulfoxides
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Major thiosulfinates found in ramson extracts
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Ajoenes and dithiins present in A. ursinum extracts
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Steroidal glycosides isolated from the bulbs of A. ursinum
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2-Di-O-α-linolenoyl-3-O-β-d-galactopyranosyl-sn-glycerol (DLGG) found in an ethanol extract from fresh leaves of A. ursinum
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Flavonoids exerting in vitro inhibitory activity on platelet aggregation induced by collagen
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