Dynamics of the isoflavone metabolome of traditional preparations of Trifolium pratense L.

ABSTRACT:

Ethnopharmacological relevance

The flowering tops of Trifolium pratense L., popularly known as red clover, are used in ethnic Western and Traditional Chinese medicine, in a variety of preparations, including infusions, decoctions and tinctures. Red clover has been reported to be helpful for treatment of menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, mastalgia, high cholesterol, and other conditions.

Aims of the study

The aims were to compare the chemical dynamics between traditional preparations of infusions, decoctions, and tinctures, as well as to identify the chemical variability over time in a traditional red clover tincture. For this purpose, eight isoflavone aglycones as well as two glucosides, ononin and sissotrin, were used as marker compounds.

Materials and methods<

SUBMITTER: Malca-Garcia GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6549234 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature