Description
Dichotomitin can reduce the total number of leukocytes and lymphocytes in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid of coughing guinea pigs after infection.It can reduce the content of IL-4 in BALF of model animals and increase the expression level of IFN-γregulates the Th1/Th2 balance in guinea pig BALF to exert its anti-inflammatory and antitussive pharmacological effects.
Chemical Properties
White crystalline powder, soluble in methanol, ethanol, DMSO and other organic solvents.
Uses
Dichotomitin can be used for content determination, identification, pharmacological experiments, activity screening, etc. It can also be used for other pharmacological effects: promoting blood circulation and reducing swelling; relieving pain and relieving cough.
Definition
ChEBI: 5,3'-Dihydroxy-4',5'-dimethoxy-6,7-methylenedioxyisoflavone is an isoflavonoid.
Biological Activity
Dichotomitin is an isoflavonoid extracted from the rhizome of Belamcanda chinensis.