Himachalol

Description

Himachalol, a sesquiterpene, is an orally active antispasmodic and anticancer constituent found in the wood of Cedrus deodara. Himachalol has anti-proliferative activity against the melanoma cells, and induces apoptosis decreases Bcl-2 level and increases Bax level . Himachalol has systemic hypotension and peripheral vasodilation effect. Himachalol inhibits Carbachol-induced spasm of the intestine. The LD50 of Himachalol in mice is 265 mg/kg p.o. and 247 mg/kg i.p. .