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Planta Med 1979; 36(5): 85-86
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097245
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Isolation of Antifungal Principle Tryptanthrin, from Strobilanthes Cusia O. Kuntze

G. Honda, M. Tabata
  • Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University, Japan.
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13 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

From the leaves of Strobilanthes cusia, a folk remedy for athlete's foot in Okinawa, tryptanthrin was isolated as a strong antifungal substance against dermatophytes.

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Strobilanthes cusia - Tryptanthrin - Antifungal Activity