Cetraric acid

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 13.03.2024

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Synonym(s)

Cetrarin

Definition
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Bitter substance from Lichen islandicus which is obtained from Cetraria islandica, the Icelandic moss. The acid is insoluble in water, poorly soluble in ethanol, ether and acetone.

Effects
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Amarum for digestive problems.

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Bitter substances; Icelandic moss; Lichen islandicus;

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Last updated on: 13.03.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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