Osthole CAS NO.484-12-8

Osthole is an active constituent isolated from the fruit of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson, a Chinese herbal medicine, which has been used to treat anti…

Osthole is an active constituent isolated from the fruit of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cusson, a Chinese herbal medicine, which has been used to treat anti-inflammation, anti-osteoporosis and anti-tumor for many years. Osthole has an effect of spasmolysising,lowering blood pressure,anti-arrhythmia, enhancing immune function and broad-spectrum antibacterium. Chemical Name: 7-Methoxy-8-(3-methyl-2-butenyl)- 2H-1-benzopyran-2-one Molecular Structure: Specification: 80%,95%,98% HPLC Characteristic: yellow-green powdor (35%,50%); white powder (high purity) Source: Fruit of Cnidium monnieric(L.) Cuss. Application: 1. Osthole suppresses inflammatory responses on nitric oxide levels in a dose-dependent manner in a study of rats. 2. osthole may benefit people suffered from osteoporosis. 3. Osthole causes hypotension in vivo or lowers the blood pressure of animals, and inhibits platelet aggregation and smooth muscle contraction in vitro.