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HYPERICUM PERFORATUM [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- common St. John’s-wort
1, record 1, English, common%20St%2E%20John%26rsquo%3Bs%2Dwort
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- St. John’s-wort 2, record 1, English, St%2E%20John%26rsquo%3Bs%2Dwort
correct
- Saint-John’s-wort 3, record 1, English, Saint%2DJohn%26rsquo%3Bs%2Dwort
correct
- Saint-John’s wort 4, record 1, English, Saint%2DJohn%26rsquo%3Bs%20wort
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Hyperiaceae. 5, record 1, English, - common%20St%2E%20John%26rsquo%3Bs%2Dwort
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
St-John’s-wort: preferred common name in the Inventory of Canadian Agricultural Weeds (2003). 5, record 1, English, - common%20St%2E%20John%26rsquo%3Bs%2Dwort
Record 1, Key term(s)
- St. Johnswort
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- millepertuis commun
1, record 1, French, millepertuis%20commun
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- millepertuis perforé 2, record 1, French, millepertuis%20perfor%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Hypéricacées. 3, record 1, French, - millepertuis%20commun
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
millepertuis commun : nom à privilégier selon l'Inventaire des mauvaises herbes du Canada (2003). 3, record 1, French, - millepertuis%20commun
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mille-pertuis commun
- mille-pertuis perforé
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipericón
1, record 1, Spanish, hiperic%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- hierba de San Juan 1, record 1, Spanish, hierba%20de%20San%20Juan
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Dietetics
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quercetin
1, record 2, English, quercetin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cyanidenolon 1522 2, record 2, English, cyanidenolon%201522
correct
- 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy- 4H-1-benzopyran-4-one 3, record 2, English, 2%2D%283%2C4%2Ddihydroxyphenyl%29%2D3%2C5%2C7%2Dtrihydroxy%2D%204H%2D1%2Dbenzopyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation
- meletin 4, record 2, English, meletin
correct
- 3,3’4’,5,7-pentahydroxyflavone 3, record 2, English, 3%2C3%26rsquo%3B4%26rsquo%3B%2C5%2C7%2Dpentahydroxyflavone
correct
- 3,5,7,3’4’-pentahydroxyflavone 3, record 2, English, 3%2C5%2C7%2C3%26rsquo%3B4%26rsquo%3B%2Dpentahydroxyflavone
correct
- 3,3’4’,5,7-penthydroxyflavone 5, record 2, English, 3%2C3%26rsquo%3B4%26rsquo%3B%2C5%2C7%2Dpenthydroxyflavone
correct
- quercetol 3, record 2, English, quercetol
correct
- quercitin 6, record 2, English, quercitin
correct
- quercitron 5, record 2, English, quercitron
correct
- quertine 3, record 2, English, quertine
correct
- sophoretin 2, record 2, English, sophoretin
correct
- 3’,4’,5,7-tetrahydroxyflavon-3-ol 7, record 2, English, 3%26rsquo%3B%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2C5%2C7%2Dtetrahydroxyflavon%2D3%2Dol
correct
- yellow flavin 8, record 2, English, yellow%20flavin
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow crystalline flavonol pigment that occurs usually in the form of glycosides (as quercitrin and rutin) in various plants and in the form of the dihydro derivative in Douglas fir, and that is used as an antioxidant, an absorber of ultraviolet rays, in rubber, plastics and vegetable oils. 9, record 2, English, - quercetin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quercetin is a polyphenolic bioflavonoid or flavonoid, more specifically classified as a flavonol.... Bioflavonoids are... commonly found in plants that are used as medicinal herbs like Hypericum perforatum(St. Johns Wort) and Sambucus nigra L(Elder flower). Quercetin is highly abundant in food and beverage sources that are part of the human diet such as broccoli, lettuce, apples, tomatoes, onions, wine, tea, and coffee. 10, record 2, English, - quercetin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
H-: The "H-" must be italicized. 5, record 2, English, - quercetin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
yellow flavin: commercial name. 11, record 2, English, - quercetin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C15H5O2 or C15H10O7 12, record 2, English, - quercetin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Diététique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- quercétine
1, record 2, French, querc%C3%A9tine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cyanidénolon 1522 2, record 2, French, cyanid%C3%A9nolon%201522
correct, masculine noun
- 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphényl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H- 1-benzopyran-4-one 2, record 2, French, 2%2D%283%2C4%2Ddihydroxyph%C3%A9nyl%29%2D3%2C5%2C7%2Dtrihydroxy%2D4H%2D%201%2Dbenzopyran%2D4%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- mélétine 3, record 2, French, m%C3%A9l%C3%A9tine
correct, feminine noun
- 3,3'4',5,7-pentahydroxyflavone 2, record 2, French, 3%2C3%274%27%2C5%2C7%2Dpentahydroxyflavone
correct, feminine noun
- 3,5,7,3'4'-pentahydroxyflavone 2, record 2, French, 3%2C5%2C7%2C3%274%27%2Dpentahydroxyflavone
correct, feminine noun
- 3,3'4',5,7-penthydroxyflavone 2, record 2, French, 3%2C3%274%27%2C5%2C7%2Dpenthydroxyflavone
feminine noun
- quercétol 4, record 2, French, querc%C3%A9tol
correct, masculine noun
- quercitine 2, record 2, French, quercitine
correct, feminine noun
- quercitron 4, record 2, French, quercitron
correct, masculine noun
- quertine 2, record 2, French, quertine
correct, feminine noun
- sophorétine 2, record 2, French, sophor%C3%A9tine
correct, feminine noun
- 3',4',5,7-tétrahydroxyflavon-3-ol 2, record 2, French, 3%27%2C4%27%2C5%2C7%2Dt%C3%A9trahydroxyflavon%2D3%2Dol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] quercétine [est un] flavonol [...] qui se rencontre sous forme d'hétéroside dans le houblon, le marronnier, le quercitron, le thé, etc., et qui est utilisé comme colorant jaune de la laine et de la soie. 5, record 2, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La quercétine est un flavonoïde de type flavonol. [...] de nombreuses plantes médicinales doivent leur efficacité à leur fort taux en quercétine. 6, record 2, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre «quercétol» avec «quercitol». 7, record 2, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
H- : La lettre «H-» s'écrit en italique. 2, record 2, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C15H10O7 ou C15H5O2(OH)5 8, record 2, French, - querc%C3%A9tine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Dietética
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- quercetina
1, record 2, Spanish, quercetina
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- méletina 2, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%A9letina
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C15H5O2 or C15H10O7 3, record 2, Spanish, - quercetina
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plant Biology
- Biochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- isoquercitrin
1, record 3, English, isoquercitrin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- quercetin-3-glucoside 2, record 3, English, quercetin%2D3%2Dglucoside
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The drug St. John's wort consists of the dried above-ground part of "Hypericum perforatum L", collected shortly before or during the flowering period. It contains not less than 0. 04% naphthodianthrones of the hypericin group(so-called total hypericin).... Other possible active ingredients are polymerization products of hypericin, the flavonoids quercetin, hyperoside, quercitrin, isoquercitrin, rutin, campherol, luteolin, and 13-118-biapigenin, the total concentration of which can amount to 2% to 4%. 3, record 3, English, - isoquercitrin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... we have compared the bioactivities of the two most abundant flavonoid glycosides that we have purified from onions (quercetin-3,4’-diglucoside and quercetin-4’-glucoside) to the quercetin aglycone, and also to the more commonly studied commercially-available flavonoid glycosides, rutin (quercetin-3-rutinoside) and isoquercitrin (quercetin-3-glucoside). 4, record 3, English, - isoquercitrin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C21H20O11 5, record 3, English, - isoquercitrin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biologie végétale
- Biochimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- isoquercitrine
1, record 3, French, isoquercitrine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- quercetine-3 glucoside 1, record 3, French, quercetine%2D3%20glucoside
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Glucoside] présent dans les feuilles de myrtille Vaccinium Myrtillus [...] 2, record 3, French, - isoquercitrine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C21H20O11 3, record 3, French, - isoquercitrine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-04-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cosmetology
- Personal Esthetics
- Pharmacology
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Hypericum perforatum extract 1, record 4, English, Hypericum%20perforatum%20extract
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hypericum Perforatum Extract is an extract of the capsules, flowers, leaves and stem heads of the St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum, Hypericaceae. Functions : astringent, soothing, skin protection. 1, record 4, English, - Hypericum%20perforatum%20extract
Record 4, Key term(s)
- extract of Hypericum perforatum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cosmétologie
- Esthétique et soins corporels
- Pharmacologie
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- extrait de millepertuis (Hypericum perforatum)
1, record 4, French, extrait%20de%20millepertuis%20%28Hypericum%20perforatum%29
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- extrait de millepertuis 1, record 4, French, extrait%20de%20millepertuis
masculine noun
- extrait de Hypericum perforatum 1, record 4, French, extrait%20de%20Hypericum%20perforatum
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Extrait des capsules, des fleurs, des feuilles et des sommités du millepertuis, Hypericum perforatum, Hypéricacées. Usages : agent astringent, agent apaisant, agent de protection de la peau, tonifiant, agent antimicrobien, agent masquant. 2, record 4, French, - extrait%20de%20millepertuis%20%28Hypericum%20perforatum%29
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Hypericum perforatum : le nom latin s'écrit en italique. 3, record 4, French, - extrait%20de%20millepertuis%20%28Hypericum%20perforatum%29
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-08-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- amentoflavone
1, record 5, English, amentoflavone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Amentoflavone is found in a number of plants with medicinal properties, including Ginkgo biloba and Hypericum perforatum(St. John's Wort).... Several studies have shown that amentoflavone binds to benzadiazepine receptors. 2, record 5, English, - amentoflavone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amentoflavone
1, record 5, French, amentoflavone
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'invention concerne des biflavonoïdes antiviraux sensiblement purifiés, tels que robustaflavone, hinokiflavone, amentoflavone, agathisflavone, volkensiflavone, morelloflavone, rhusflavanone [...] 2, record 5, French, - amentoflavone
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- amentoflavona
1, record 5, Spanish, amentoflavona
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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