Shikonin

Translation of "shikonin" into Russian

Noun

/ʃɪˈkəʊnɪn/

/ʃɪˈkoʊnɪn/

shikonin

шиконин

Shikonin is a natural compound found in the roots of Lithospermum erythrorhizon.

Шиконин - это природное соединение, обнаруженное в корнях Lithospermum erythrorhizon.

Noun

/ʃɪˈkəʊnɪn/

/ʃɪˈkoʊnɪn/

A red naphthoquinone pigment derived from the roots of the plant Lithospermum erythrorhizon, used in traditional medicine and as a dye.

The researchers extracted shikonin from the plant to study its potential medicinal properties.

Adjective

/ʃɪˈkəʊnɪn/

/ʃɪˈkoʊnɪn/

Relating to, derived from, or containing shikonin.

Shikonin derivatives have demonstrated notable anti-inflammatory activity.