Asarum, commonly known as wild ginger, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Aristolochiaceae. The oils extracted from Asarum species, particularly Asarum canadense and Asarum europaeum, are rich in chemical compounds such as asarones, flavonoids, and sesquiterpenes. These oils possess various pharmacological properties, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antimicrobial effects. Traditionally, Asarum has been used in herbal medicine for treating respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as for its diuretic and expectorant properties. However, due to the presence of aristolochic acids in some Asarum species, which are associated with nephrotoxicity and carcinogenicity, the use of these oils should be approached with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
The CAS Registry Mumber 8016-69-1 includes 7 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 4 digits, 8,0,1 and 6 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 6 and 9 respectively. Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 8016-69: (6*8)+(5*0)+(4*1)+(3*6)+(2*6)+(1*9)=91 91 % 10 = 1 So 8016-69-1 is a valid CAS Registry Number.