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Summary
Inula conyza is a plant containing various polyphenols and flavonoids with demonstrated antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities [PMID:39954014].
Background
Inula conyza DC. is a plant species studied for its chemical composition and biological activities [PMID:39954014].
Active compounds
Key constituents identified in chloroform and ethyl acetate extracts include graveolide, illicic acid, axillarine, axillaroside, and 1,5-di-O-caffeoylquinic acid [PMID:39954014]. The plant also contains polyphenols and flavonoids [PMID:39954014].
Mechanism of action
Ethyl acetate extracts of Inula conyza demonstrate antioxidant capacity and anticholinesterase activity against AChE and BChE enzymes [PMID:39954014].
Safety & adverse effects
Inula conyza has been associated with intoxication and large-scale poisoning in cattle [PMID:5627933, PMID:6010198].
Evidence summary
The available evidence is limited to phytochemical analysis and in vitro biological activity (Level D) and veterinary reports of toxicity (Level D).
PubMed sources
- 1.PMID: 5627933 (1967) — [Inula conyza intoxication of cattle]. · Monatshefte fur Veterinarmedizin
- 2.PMID: 39954014 (2026) — Chemical composition, antioxidant and anticholinesterase activities of Algerian Inula conyza DC. · Natural product research
- 3.PMID: 6010198 (1966) — [Inula conyza as a cause of large-scale poisoning in cattle]. · Monatshefte fur Veterinarmedizin