Compositae plants

Naturally Occurring Acetylene Compounds. XX. A Preliminary Communication on Some Polyacetylenic Pigments from Compositae Plants. Acta Chem. Scand. 8, 1769 (1954). 

Echinacea appears to be a very safe herb, producing only minor gastrointestinal (GI) side effects and an occasional allergic reaction, usually in atopic patients already sensitized to other members of the Compositae plant family. Anaphylaxis has occurred rarely. Use in HFV is discouraged because of the concern that long-term therapy may eventually suppress the immune system. 

Jovanovic M, Poljacki M, Duran V, Vujanovic L, Sente R, Stojanovic S. Contact allergy to Compositae plants in patients with atopic dermatitis. Med Pregl 2004 57(5-6) 209-18. 

Some people, especially florists and gardeners affected by the Compositae plants suffer from contact dermatitis, known as "Chrysanthemum allergy" or "Compositae dermatitis" in general. Main source of this allergy is the attachment of the airborne plant particles to the skin [167]. On the other hand, Guin and Skidmore has reported that contact dermatitis to Compositae plants can be confused with photosensitivity or atopic eczema [168]. However, these plants are still found to be an important factor in the patients with summer exacerbation of dermatitis, even without photosensitivity [169]. 

Compositae plants have been used for medicinal purposes for many centuries, showing different biological activities. Of these, plants belonging to the genus Baccharis are reported to have excellent medicinal value. Several pharmacological activities, including antitumoral, antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects have been documented for extracts of Baccharis species and/or their constituents, and we present these below. 

Paulsen, E., K.E. Andersen, and B.M. Hausen. 1993. Comp>ositae dermatitis in a Danish dermatology department in one year. I. Results of routine patch testing with the sesquiterpene lactone mix sujjplemented with aimed patch testing with extracts and sesquiterpene lactones of Compositae plants. Cemtact Dermat. 29(1) 6-10. 

Paulsen, E., L.P. Christensen, and K.E. Anderseu 2008. Cosmetics and herbal remedies with Compositae plant extracts—Are they tolerated by Compositae-allergic patients Contact Dermat. 58(1) 1523. 

Wrangsjo, K., A.M. Ros, and J.E. Wahlberg. 1990. Contact aUergy to Compositae plants in patients with summer-exacerbated dermatitis. Contact Dermat. 22 (3) 148-154. 

Among 290 patients with eczema, patch testing with 5% Roman chamomile elicited a positive reaction in only one person (Meneghini et al. 1971). Patch testing with Roman chamomile in individuals with prior allergy to different Compositae plants indicated that 2 of 25 patients were allergic to Roman chamomile (Hausen 1979). A maximization... 

Sertoli, A., P. Campolmi, P. Fabbri, N. Gelsomini, and E. Panconesi. 1985. Contact eczema caused by Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat. G. /to/. Dermatol. Venereol. 120(5) 365-370. Sharma, S.C., and S. Kaur. 1989. Airborne contact dermatitis from Compositae plants in northern India. Contact Dermat. 21(l) l-5. Sharma, S.C., R.C. Tanwar, and S. Kaur. 1989. Contact dermatitis from chrysanthemums in India. Contact Dermat. 21(2) 69-71. 

ZeUer, W., M. de Gols, and B.M. Hausen. 1985. The sensitizing capacity of Compositae plants. VI. Guinea pig sensitization experiments with ornamental plants and we s using different methods. Arch. Dermatol. Res. 277(l) 28-35. 

Plants from some other plant families, e.g., Frulla-nitty Mttgnolitty and Ltturus contain SQTLs and may cause sensitization or cross-react with other SQTL-containing plants [67, 86]. Cross-reactions to carvone in spearmint [93] may occur as well. Patients may also react to Compositae plants to which they have never been exposed, as the same SQTL is sometimes found in multiple species [87]. 

Compositae plants can usually be patch-tested using untreated leaves, stems and flower heads. A section of magnolia leaf is excoriated before application. Bay leaf is tested as oil of laurel, if available... 

Wrangsjo K, Ros AM, Wahlberg JE (1990) Contact allergy to Compositae plants in patients with summer-exacerbated 105. dermatitis. Contact Dermatitis 22 148-154... 

Nandakishore T, Pasricha JS (1994) Pattern of crosssensitivity between 4 Compositae plants, Parthenium hysterophorus, Xanthium strumarium, Helianthus annuus and Chrysanthemum coronarium, in Indian patients. Contact Dermatitis 30 162-167... 

Hausen BM, Spring O (1989) Sunflower allergy. On the constituents of the trichomes of Helianthus annuus L. (Compositae). Contact Dermatitis 20 326-334 Hausen BM, Herrmann HD, Willuhn G (1978) The sensitizing capacity of Compositae plants. 1. Occupational contact dermatitis from Arnica longifolia Eaton. Contact Dermatitis 4 3-10... 

Hausen BM (1977) A simple method for extracting crude sesquiterpene lactones from Compositae plants for skin tests, chemical investigations and sensitizing experiments on guinea pigs. Contact Dermatitis 3 58-60... 

Compositae plant that grows on prairies and in mountainous lands in Europe, Asia. Major allergens appear to be helenalin and its esters... 

Compositae plant growing in most of Europe, in North Africa, South America, Australia, and New Zealand. Anaphylactic reaction following ingestion of chamomile tea has been reported Synonyms Roman chamomile sweet chamomile... 

Compositae plant that grows on rocky ground in Europe, Australia, Japan and North America. Principal allergen is pyrethrosin Synonyms Tanacetum cinerariifolium... 

Sesquiterpene lactone isolated from the Compositae plant Saussurea lappa. Costunolide is present in the plant together with dehydrocostus lactone... 

Vetter, S., C. Franz, S. Glasl, U. Kastner, J. Saukel, and J. Jurenitsch, 1997. Inheritance of sesquiterpene lactone types within the Achillea millefolium complex (Compositae). Plant Breeding, 116 79-82. 

Hubbard et Rehd. Tragopogon spp. T. pratensis L. Compositae Plant Vfellow goat s beard ... 

M. E. Macedo et al. Screening of Asteraceae (Compositae) plant extracts for larvicidal activity against Aedes fluviatilis (Diptera Culicidae). Memorias Inst Oswaldo Cruz, 92, 565, 1997. 

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