Eurycoma属植物之化学成分与药理活性研究概况

Chemical Constituents and Biological Activities of Eurycoma Species

Eurycoma属植物于东南亚各地广泛地供作药用及食用 ,主要用于增强性功能 ,于东南亚各地被视为万应仙丹。

Eurycoma longifolia Jack(Simaroubaceae) is widely distributed in Southeast Asia.The roots are used as traditional treatments for dysentery,glandular swelling,persistent fever,and tertian malaria.In addition,this plant is reputed to increase male virilityand sexual prowess and has gained notoriety as a maleaphrodisiac.Various compounds isolated from this plant have showed antimalarial,cytotoxic,antiulcer,and antipyretic properties.The nature of these constituents is compiled in this review together with their bioactivities in an effort to show the rapid development in the phytochemistry and the therapeutic applications of the Eurycoma species.