Composition and main active compounds of Canadian fleabane
Canada fleabane is distinguished by its small white flowers arranged in clusters. Its main active compounds include:
- Flavonoids, plant compounds, are responsible for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral effects.
- Alkaloids, which are chemical substances that have stimulating, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Gallic acidis a hydroxybenzoic acid that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
- Tanninsare phenolic compounds that have astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
- Resinscontribute to its anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic effects.
- The flowering aerial parts of Canadian fleabane also contain up to 1% essential oil.This oil contains compounds such as limonene, citronellol, and matricaria ester, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.