Two previously undescribed elemanolide esters, the 2-methylpropanoate and 2-methyl-2-propenoate of 11,13-dehydromelitensin, were isolated in the course of a bioassay-guided fractionation from the aerial parts of Centaurea chilensis Hook. et Arn., used traditionally to treat 'gout and rheumatism'.
Macrovipera lebetina obtusa (Dwigubsky, 1832) and Montivipera xanthina (Gray, 1849) (Ottoman Viper) are viper snakes from Viperidae family and found in various locations in Anatolia. Both snakes are responsible for major snake bite cases in Turkey Their venoms cause necrosis, hemorrhage, pain and
BACKGROUND
Centaurea L. (Asteraceae) species used as herbal remedies in Turkish traditional medicine have shown several biological properties.
OBJECTIVE
Extracts obtained from the aerial parts of Centaurea aphrodisea Boiss., Centaurea athoa DC., Centaurea hyalolepis Boiss., Centaurea iberica Trev.
Background: In Algerian traditional medicine, Centaurea species are well known in traditherapy. The Centaurea africana has been used in folk medicine for the treatment of several inflammatory disorders.
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