假马齿苋的化学成分和药理作用研究进展

Chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Bacopa monnieri

假马齿苋是玄参科假马齿苋属植物,主要分布于热带和亚热带地区。其主要化学成分为三萜皂苷类化合物。现代药理研究表明假马齿苋对神经系统、消化系统和血液循环系统等均有作用,是一种有开发潜力的药用植物。现对国内外有关假马齿苋的化学成分、药理作用的研究成果进行综述,为全面开发利用假马齿苋提供参考。

Bacopa monniera （L.） Wettst. is a herbaceous plant of Bacopa Aubl. widely distributed throughout tropical and subtropical areas. The plant mainly containing triterpenoid saponins possesses extensive bioactivities in nervous, digestive and circulatory systems. This paper summarized its main chemical constituents and pharmacological effects, which provides some references for further investigations.