Marrubiin

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

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Last updated on: 28.11.2024

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Marrubiin is a diterpene bitter substance of the labdane type (see terpenes below), which is found in particular in the common horehound (Marrubium vulgare) and is used there medicinally. The substance has a choleretic and slightly expectorant effect.

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Last updated on: 28.11.2024

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

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Structural formula of the diterpene marrubiin

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