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Isolation and Analysis of Podophyllotoxins from Resins in Pharmacognosy

Pharmaceutical resins like podophyllotoxins are obtained from plants using various extraction methods. Podophyllotoxin, a key compound, is isolated from Podophyllum roots using solvents and precipitation techniques. The properties and analysis of podophyllotoxin are also discussed, including identif

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Exploring Podophyllum Emodi: Medicinal Properties and Extraction Process

Podophyllum Emodi, also known as Indian Podophyllum, is a plant native to the north Himalayan region. It contains podophyllotoxin, a lignan compound with various medical applications such as treating genital warts and cancer. The extraction process involves isolating podophyllotoxin from the roots a

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Understanding Podophyllotoxin: Isolation, Mechanism of Action, and Medicinal Uses

Learn about the isolation process of podophyllotoxin from Podophyllum emodi, a lignan with potential medicinal applications. Explore its mechanism of action as a tubulin polymerase inhibitor and its uses in treating genital warts and various cancers. The structure of podophyllotoxin and its signific

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