Chemoprofiling of Himantoglossum robertianum (Loisel.) P. Delforge leaves reveals predominance of gastrodigenin and structurally related compounds.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to phytochemically profile Himantoglossum robertianum leaves. In fact, despite its wide distribution and its use in traditional medicine, this orchid is still understudied and little is known about its phytochemicals.

Methods

The analyses were performed by ¹H NMR fingerprinting, elucidated by further 2D NMR and UHPLC-MS experiments. Both primary and secondary metabolites were qualified and quantified. The study was carried out comparing six natural populations by metabolomics approach, allowing further considerations on the influence of the environment on the concentration of metabolites.

Results

This work brings to light a surprising phytochemical parallel between H. robertianum and the medicinal orchid Gastrodia elata

SUBMITTER: Chiocchio I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12267805 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature