Anti-neuroinflammatory Effects of Ethanol Extract of Inula helenium L (Compositae)

Inula helenium, also known as elecampane, is commonly found in China. In traditional medicine, it is extensively used primarily for treatment of abdominal pain, emesis, diarrhea, and threatened abortion. In addition, the roots are effective in the treatment of diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant, and anthelmintic remedy. I. helenium has been identified that I. helenium contains sesquiterpene lactones and flavonoids, while other studies have reported that phenolic compounds exist in the Compositae.

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