广西甜茶研究与应用现状

Current situation and application of Rubus suavissimus

广西甜茶Rubus suavissimus是广西特有的茶、糖、药多用的甜味植物,主产于广西柳州、桂林、梧州等地,具有清热降火、生津、润肺、祛痰、止咳等功效,广泛用于医药、食品和饮料中。其有效成分为黄酮类、多酚类、鞣质、二萜及其苷类等,具有抗氧化、抗过敏、降血糖、调血脂、抗肿瘤、防龋齿等多方面的药理作用。近年来,作为一种高甜度、低热能的甜味物质,广西甜茶逐渐成为糖精和蔗糖的替代品。综述广西甜茶的研究和应用现状,并提出了今后研究和开发利用的方向。

Rubus suavissimus is a sweet plant native to Guangxi province, China. It is reported that R. suavissimus has the actions of reducing fever, moistening lung, relieving cough, and reducing phlegm. Modern reseach shows that R. suavissimus had anti-oxidative ability, anti-anaphylaxis activity, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, caries prevention, and antitumor effects. So it is widely used in medicament, food and beverage industry. To better exploit and make good use of this plant, the article summarized and discussed the research progresses ofR. suavissimus.