Components
The main components of Cimicifuga are triterpenoid polyoxygenates, chromogen ketones, phenolic acids, various chromones, odontoamol and odontoamicin. Among them, the identified structures are: isoferulic acid, 3-acetyl caffeic acid, caffeic ester glucoside, cimifugin, cimifugin glucoside, 6-isoxanthine nucleoside, cimidahurine, cimidahurinie, D-glucose, sucrose, etc.
Chemical Properties
Soluble in methanol, DMSO and other solvents, insoluble in petroleum ether. Sourced from the rhizome of Asclepias (Cimicifnga foetida L.)
Uses
Cimifugin USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia. Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
- Siler Root
- Siler Root Dry Extract
- Siler Root Powder
