Description
Sodium gualenate is unstable, it will decompose under light, air oxidation and high temperature environment, and it is easy to remove the sulfonic acid group. According to existing reports, it is common for sodium azulene sulfonate to contain half or one crystal water.
Uses
Sodium gualenate is an active ingredient of chamomile flowers, which has strong anti-pepsin, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-allergic, and promotion of mucosal metabolism. It is mainly used to study duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer and gastritis.
Mechanism of action
Sodium gualenate inhibits the release of histamine from inflammatory cells through local direct action; increases the synthesis of prostaglandin E2 in the mucosa, promotes granulation formation and epithelial cell regeneration; and can reduce the activity of pepsin.