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Organ-Resolved Metabolomics of Cibotium barometz Reveals Rhizome-Specific Terpenoid Lactones and Phenolic-Rich Non-Officinal Organs

Background: Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Sm. is a medicinal fern whose rhizome is the sole officinal part, while roots, stems, leaves and young shoots are discarded as agricultural residues. The chemical rationale for this restriction, and the value of the discarded organs, remain undefined. Materials and methods: Here, u...