Two New Triterpenoids from Lawsonia alba
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Lawsonia is a monotypic genus represented by Lawsonia inermis Linn. (syn. Lawsonia alba Lam. Lythraceae), a native of North Africa and South-West Asia, widely cultivated as an ornamental hedge and dye-plant. The leaves of L. inermis have long been used in India and Middle East countries as a cosmetic for colouring palms of hands and dyeing of hair for personal adornment [1]. The leaves are also used as a prophylactic in the form of paste or decoction for the skin inflammation [2]. The essential oil obtained from the flowers finds use in perfumery due to its β -ionone content. The plant has been reported to contain various
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