Chemical Properties
Aucubin, bitter in taste, easily soluble in water, ethanol, methanol, insoluble in chloroform, ether, petroleum ether and other solvents. It is a kind of iridoid compound that widely exists in many plant species in nature.
Uses
Aucubine 5-Acetatea is an impurity of Aucubine (A794730). Aucubine shows antioxidant and protective effects for the liver and kidney organs, shown in mice with induced diabetes.
Definition
ChEBI: Aucubin is an organic molecular entity. It has a role as a metabolite.
Mechanism of action
Aucubin can be used to clear dampness and heat, facilitate urination, relieving pain, reduce blood pressure and protecting liver. It can promote the regeneration of stem cells, significantly inhibit the replication of hepatitis B virus DNA.
