Uses
Picroside IV is an iridoid glycoside found in the underground parts ofPicrorhiza scrophulariiflora. Picroside IV is a derivative of Catalpol (HY-N0820)[1]. Catalpol has neuroprotective, hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-spasmodic, anti-oxidant effects and anti-HBVeffects[2].
References
[1] Jian XinLi, et al. Three phenylethanoid glycosides and an iridoid glycoside from Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora. Phytochemistry
[2] Varun Kumar, et al. A proposed biosynthetic pathway of picrosides linked through the detection of biochemical intermediates in the endangered medicinal herb Picrorhiza kurroa. Phytochem Anal. Nov-Dec 2013;24(6):598-602. DOI:
10.1002/pca.2437
