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                        Iridoids are monterpenoid glycosides as found in plants like plantain.  It can also be found in the noni fruit.  Common iridoids include aucubin and catalpol.

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                        RESEARCH

                        The listings of research below represents a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study.  This compilation of research articles does not necessarily imply that there are adequate results to demonstrate safe and/or effective human use of any herb listed.

                        ANTIMICROBIAL / ANTIBACTERIAL / ANTIVIRAL

                        • Aucubin, an iridoid glycoside suppressed hepatitis B virus DNA replication in vitro.   From:  Chang, I. M. (1997). Antiviral activity of aucubin against hepatitis B virus replication. Phytotherapy research, 11(3), 189-192.
                        • Iridoids from noni fruit demonstrated antimicrobial activity against multiple tested bacteria.  From:  West, B. J., Palmer, S. K., Deng, S., & Palu, A. K. (2012). Antimicrobial activity of an iridoid rich extract from” morinda citrifolia” fruit. Current Research Journal of Biological Sciences, 4(1), 52-54.

                        ORAL HEALTH

                        • P. major, and its constituents baicalein, and aucubin inhibited reactive oxygen species production by human neutrophils and may be useful in treating periodontal conditions.  From:  Reina, E., Al-Shibani, N., Allam, E., Gregson, K. S., Kowolik, M., & Windsor, L. J. (2013). The effects of plantago major on the activation of the neutrophil respiratory burst. Journal of traditional and complementary medicine, 3(4), 268-272.

                        LIVER PROTECTIVE

                        • Aucubin showed high liver-protective activity against hepatic damage in mice and showed a potent antidotal effects on beagle dogs with mushroom poisoning. From:  Chang, I. M. (1998). Liver-protective activities of aucubin derived from traditional oriental medicine. Research communications in molecular pathology and pharmacology, 102(2), 189-204.

                        Compiled by: Kathy Sadowski

                        Updated: 1/11/19

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