Bupleurol

/bjuːˈplʊrɔl/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound or alcohol derived from plants in the bupleurum genus, used in traditional and herbal medicine.

Etymology

From 'bupleurum' (the plant genus) plus '-ol' (the chemistry suffix indicating an alcohol or phenolic compound).

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