摘要
The chemical constituents, pharmacological activity and traditional uses of 20 species attributed to the genus Elsholtzia （Labiatae） used in China are reviewed and compared. A survey of the literature available shows that these species are used mostly for the treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, some of these Elsholtzia species show antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, relieving fever, analgesic activities and myocardial ischemia protection. Generally, the essential oils or flavonoids from these plant extracts are assumed to be the active principles.
本文对20种产于中国的唇形科香薷属植物的化学成分、药理活性与传统应用进行了综述和比较。据文献报道,这些植物大部分用于治疗呼吸道和胃肠道的功能失调。另外,部分植物还具有抗菌、抗炎、解热镇痛和心肌缺血保护作用。从这些植物分离得到的挥发油和黄酮通常被认为是植物药理作用的物质基础。
