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Marrubiin

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

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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