Molecular Authentication of Radix Behen Albi (“Bahman Sefid”) Commercial Products Reveals Widespread Adulteration

Background and objectives: The roots of Centaurea behen L., (Asteraceae) known as Radix Behen Albi are used as an aphrodisiac, anti-lithiasis and general tonic. It is available as dried or powdered roots in the herbal markets of Iran. Confirming the identity of this medicinal root using conventional...

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Main Authors: Abdolbaset Ghorbani, Mahmoud Mosaddegh, Somayeh Esmaeili*, Hugo De Boer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iranian Society of Pharmacognosy 2020-10-01
Series:Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
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Online Access:http://www.rjpharmacognosy.ir/article_114254_5550d4407392e54b1080ec6c4e426056.pdf