Limonexic acid is a sesquiterpene lactone found in citrus species.
Links to Plants Containing Limonexic Acid
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.
HEPATOPROTECTIVE
- Tetramethoxyflavone and limonexic acid in Citrus aurantium could effectively protect hepatocytes against carbon tetrachloride induced injury. From: Lu, Q., Yang, L., Zhao, H. Y., Jiang, J. G., & Xu, X. L. (2013). Protective effect of compounds from the flowers of Citrus aurantium L. var. amara Engl against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatocyte injury. Food and chemical toxicology, 62, 432-435.
By: Kathy Sadowski
Updated: 1/11/19
