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I. Alcoholic and phenolic glycosides
Salicin
1º glycoside, monoside, glucoside, O-glycoside , β-glycoside
Source:
Different species of Salix, specially Salix fragilis.(Willow White)
* Uses
Used as analgesic-antipyretic , anti-inflammatory
as saligenin undergoes oxidation in the body to give salicylic acid
which accounts for the therapeutic effect ( Aspirin like action).
Hyd./Ox.
CH2O H COOH
O-glucose OH
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