Hepatotoxic potential of asarones: In vitro evaluation of hepatotoxicity and quantitative determination in herbal products

• Main Authors: Dhavalkumar Narendrabha Patel (Author), Han Kiat eHo (Author), Libei Liesbet Tan (Author), Mui-Mui Belinda Tan (Author), Qian eZhang (Author), Min-Yong eLow (Author), Cheng-Leng eChan (Author), Hwee-Ling eKoh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2015-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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α and β asarones are natural constituents of some aromatic plants, especially species of the genus Acorus. In addition to beneficial properties of asarones, genotoxicity and carcinogenicity are also reported. Due to potential toxic effects of β-asarone, a limit of exposure from herbal products of ap...