farnesiferol-b and galbanic-acid

Asafoetida, an oleo-gum-resin obtained from the exudates of Ferula assa-foetida L. roots, is traditionally used to treat various diseases including asthma, gastrointestinal disorders, and intestinal parasites. On the basis of Iranian traditional medicine, the main source of asafetida is F. assa-foetida roots. In folk medicine, however, different Ferula species have been used as sources of asafoetida. To identify the original asafoetida that possesses medicinal properties, we should compare metabolic profiles of different asafoetida sources which are commonly used for the oleo-gum-resin preparation.

Topics: Coumarins; Ferula; Iran; Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy; Metabolomics; Phytochemicals; Plant Gums; Plant Oils; Plant Roots; Resins, Plant; Sesquiterpenes