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Antiinflammatory Activity of Quaternary Benzophenanthridine Alkaloids from<i>Chelidonoum majus</i>*,**
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Medicinal ChemistryChelidonium Majus L.Oral Inflammatory ProcessesAnti-inflammatoryBiochemistryMedicineNatural SciencesHerbal MedicineHerb-drug InteractionQuaternary Benzophenanthridine AlkaloidsPhytopharmacologyToxicologyPharmacotherapyPhytochemistryPharmacologyPharmaceutical ChemistryQuaternary Benzophen-anthridine AlkaloidsDrug Discovery
The fraction of quaternary benzophen-anthridine alkaloids from roots of Chelidonium majus L., containing chelerythrme and sanguinarme, has been tested for its antiinflammatory activity. On the basis of its low toxicity, high antiinflammatory activity and antimicrobial action, it is recommended for medical use in the treatment of oral inflammatory processes.