Cetraric acid

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 13.03.2024

Synonym(s)

Cetrarin

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Bitter substance from Lichen islandicus which is obtained from Cetraria islandica, the Icelandic moss. The acid is insoluble in water, poorly soluble in ethanol, ether and acetone.

EffectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Amarum for digestive problems.

Authors

Last updated on: 13.03.2024

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles