In this study, we investigate a plant commonly used in herbal medicines, Lycopodium serratum, which is believed to have anti-cancer properties. An alcoholic extract of L. serratum (LSE) was investigated for its ability to induce apoptosis in cultured human promyelocytic leukemia HL-60 cells.
Lycopodium serratene triterpenoids, along with an abietane-type diterpene were isolated from the methanol extract of club moss Lycopodium phlegmaria L. The structures of these hitherto unknown lycopodium terpenoids were elucidated on the basis of spectroscopic analysis. Pentacyclic triterpenoids,
The most complete medicinal herbs database backed by science
Works in 55 languages
Herbal cures backed by science
Herbs recognition by image
Interactive GPS map - tag herbs on location (coming soon)
Read scientific publications related to your search
Search medicinal herbs by their effects
Organize your interests and stay up do date with the news research, clinical trials and patents
Type a symptom or a disease and read about herbs that might help, type a herb and see diseases and symptoms it is used against. *All information is based on published scientific research