What supplements contain imperatorin?

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From the Research

Supplements Containing Imperatorin

  • Imperatorin is a natural furocoumarin component originating from Angelica dahurica, a traditional Chinese medicine 1
  • It can be found in various plant materials, including the root of Phlomis younghusbandii (Lamiaceae) 2
  • Imperatorin has been shown to exhibit multiple bioeffector functions, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties 3, 4, 2
  • Supplements containing imperatorin may be available in the form of sustained-release tablets, which can provide a more sustained plasma concentration of the compound 5

Plant Sources of Imperatorin

  • Angelica dahurica, a traditional Chinese medicine 1
  • Phlomis younghusbandii (Lamiaceae) 2
  • Other plant materials, although specific sources are not mentioned in the provided studies

Pharmaceutical Preparations of Imperatorin

  • Sustained-release tablets, which can be prepared using different polymers, such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and carbopol 934P 5
  • Plain imperatorin tablets, which have been compared to sustained-release tablets in terms of pharmacokinetic parameters 5

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