Research progress on chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Amomum longiligulare T.L.Wu

In order to develop and utilize the tropical medicinal resource Amomum(A.)longiligulare T.L.Wu more reasonably and effectively,this paper summarizes the research progress in chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of A.longiligulare by consulting the literatures,so as to provide a certain theoretical basis for exploring its material basis.The chemical constituents of A.longiligulare mainly include volatile oil,diphenylheptane and flavonoids,which have good efficacy in anti-peptic ulcer,as well as antioxidant,analgesic and other pharmacological activities.This paper briefly discusses the reasons for the differences in the composition of volatile oil studied by different scholars.By summarizing its pharmacological activities,it is found that its various pharmacological activities may be the basis of its anti-peptic ulcer.

Study on the pharmacological activities and chemical structures of Viburnum dilatatum

Viburnum dilatatum(jiami in Chinese),belonging to the Caprifollaceae family,is widely distributed in Japan and China.Phytochemical investigations of Viburnum dilatatum(V.dilatatum)have resulted in the isolation of triterpenoids,phenolic glycosides essential oil,norisoprenoids,etc.Research results have shown that the chemical constituents of V.dilatatum possess various pharmacological activities,including antihyperglycemic,antioxidant activity and antiulcer effects.This study reviewed the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of V.dilatatum to provide practical and useful information for further research and development of this plant.

Pharmacological effects of volatile oil from chrysanthemum and its associated mechanisms:a review

Volatile oil(VO)is the main chemical component of common plants in Chrysanthemum genus,and it possesses several beneficial pharmacological properties,including bacteriostatic,antioxidant,anti-tumor,anti-inflammatory,antipyretic,analgesic,antiosteoporotic,antihypertensive,sedative,and hypnotic effects.To date,research on the effective components of Chrysanthemum extract has mainly focused on flavonoids,whereas limited data are available on the chemical constituents and underlying mechanisms of action of the VO components.In this review,the pharmacological activities and mechanisms of VO are comprehensively reviewed with the aim of providing a foundation for further development for medicinal,aromatherapy,and diet therapy applications.

Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Lonicerae japonicae

Lonicera japonica,also known as honeysuckle,is an evergreen shrub in the family of Syzygium.By consulting Sciencedirect databases and Web of Science databases,79 related articles were found,of which 22 were related to chemical composition and pharmacological activity.These articles show that L.japonica has a wide range of pharmacological activities,including antiviral,anti-tumor,and antioxidant effects.These activities have important applications in the pharmaceutical,food,and fragrance industries.This review focuses on the chemical composition and pharmacological effects of L.japonicae,which is of great significance to the development of new drugs and therapeutic methods.

Chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Croton crassifolius

Croton crassifolius(CC)is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine rich in terpenoids,with among which diterpene species are the most.CC had biological activities in the treatment of cancer,inflammation,ulcerative colitis,osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease.This study reviews the chemical compositions and pharmacological activities of CC to provide reference for further research.

Advances in Research of Pharmacological Activities of Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a non-ketone polyphenolic compound containing a stilbene structure.It exists in many common medicinal plants.It has many pharmacological activities such as anti-tumor,antioxidant,antibacterial and cardiovascular protection.In this paper,the advances in research of pharmacological activities of resveratrol in recent years were reviewed,to provide a reference for its further development and utilization.

Research progress on chemical constituents in Sigesbeckiae Herba and their pharmacological activities

Sigesbeckiae Herba,a dry whole plant of Sigesbeckia glabrescens Makino,Sigesbeckia pubescens Makino and Sigesbeckia orientalis L.,is a traditional Chinese medicine used to dispel dampness,dredge meridians and collaterals,clear heat and detoxicate.Its chemical components are complex and abundant,including mainly diterpenoids,sesquiterpenoids and flavonoids.Among them,diterpenoids are the main active components.Modern pharmacological studies have found that the compounds isolated from Sigesbeckiae Herba have anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor,antithrombus and other pharmacological activities.This review systematically summarized the chemical components identified from Sigesbeckiae Herba and their pharmacological activities by searching Chinese and English databases,in order to provide references for the further development of Sigesbeckiae Herba and the improvement of its quality standards.

Research review on the main chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Viburnum awabuki

Viburnum awabuki(V.awabuki),belonging to the Viburnum genus,is an ideal tree species for landscaping.Phytochemical investigations of the V.awabuki have resulted in the isolation and identification of coumarins,lignans,sesquiterpenes,diterpenes and triterpenes.It has been reported that the extracts of V.awabuki have multiple pharmacological activities,including anti-tumor,anti-oxidant,plant growth inhibitory and neurite outgrowth-promoting activities.The research progress on the chemical constituents of V.awabuki and pharmacological activities were summarized in this review.

Research progress on chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Viburnum tinus L.

Viburnum tinus L.is a shrub native to the Mediterranean basin.Because of its sedative and antispasmodic activities,it is often used as a folk medicine in Europe.Phytochemical researches have shown that numerous chemical components,including iridoid glycosides,diterpenes,triterpenes,coumarin,flavonoids and anthocyanidins have been isolated from Viburnum tinus L..This study reviewed the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Viburnum tinus L.to provide a reference for further researches.

Research progress on chemical constituents in Periploca forrestii and their pharmacological activities

Periploca forrestii Schltr.belonging to the family of Apocynaceae,is one of the“three treasures of Miao medicine”,which was utilized by the Miao people in China for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis,fractures and wound.Phytochemical investigations have discovered that the main constituents of Periploca forrestii were steroids,terpenoids,flavonoids and their glycosides,flavanols,quinones and phenylpropanoids.Modern pharmacological studies have shown that it possesses a wide range of biological activities,such as anti-inflammatory,anti-rheumatoid arthritis,anticancer,immunosuppressive,neuroprotective and other properties.This paper summarized the primary chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Periploca forrestii,hoping to provide a reference for its further development and utilization.

A review:Chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Solanum lyratum Thunb.

Solanum lyratum Thunb.belonging to the family Solanaceae,is a common Chinese herbal medicine in folk.It has been used for the treatment of colds,fever,jaundice hepatitis,cholecystitis,cholelithiasis,nephritis,edema and cancer.Previous phytochemical studies on S.lyratum have led to the identification of many chemical constituents,including steroidal saponins,alkaloids,terpenoids,flavonoids,quinonoids,phenylpropanoids,organic acids and several other kinds of compounds,which showed diverse bioactivities,such as anticancer,anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities.This paper summarized the primary chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of S.lyratum to provide reference for its further development and utilization.

Chemical composition and pharmacological activities of Polygonum cuspidatum

Polygonum cuspidatum is a traditional Chinese medicine,and its medicinal part is dry rhizome.It is mainly used to treat damp heat jaundice,burns,carbuncle,ulcer poisoning,amenorrhea,and snake bite.Recent studies have found that P.cuspidatum also contains active ingredients against coronaviruses.This paper reviews the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of P.cuspidatum,so as to provide a scientific basis for the development and utilization of P.cuspidatum resources in the future.

A review:The chemical components and pharmacological activities of Piper auritum Kunth

Piper auritum Kunth,a member of the Piperacea family,is a small shrub native to the Central American tropics.This plant was traditionally used in Latin American countries for the treatment of various medical conditions.Increase in the recent studies of P.auritum’s chemical components leads to the isolation of monoterpenoids,sesquiterpenoids,phenylpropanoids and several other compounds.Previous research has revealed that these secondary metabolites have diverse pharmacological activities including antidiabetic,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,anti-pathogeny microorganism and repellent activity.This review summarizes relevant findings on P.auritum,and hopes to contribute to the exploration of its potentials for further development as an alternative medicine.

Research progress on chemical constituents in Sophora alopecuroides L.and their pharmacological activities

Sophora alopecuroides L.,a perennial plant belonging to Leguminosae family,is used as medicinal materials to treat a variety of skin diseases.Its chemical components are complex and diverse,mainly including alkaloids and flavonoids.Modern pharmacological studies have found that the isolated compounds from S.alopecuroides have a variety of pharmacological activities.In particular,alkaloids represented by matrine,aloperine and oxymatrine have significant anti-inflammatory,anti-viral,anti-tumor,anti-bacterial and immunomodulatory activities.This paper summarized the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of S.alopecuroides,aiming to provide the basis for further research.

The Genus Bletilla:A review of chemical constituents and pharmacological activities

Bletilla striata is the traditional medicine widely used to treat a series of diseases such as bleeding,burns and tumor.The congeners have similar effect.This study reviewed the recent research progress on the chemical components and pharmacological activities of the genus Bletilla.The review summarized over 160 compounds isolated from the plants of genus Bletilla,including phenanthrenes,diphenanthrenes,bibenzyls,flavonoids and quinones.The plants of genus Bletilla have potent bioactivities,such as hemostatic activity,effect of promoting wound healing,antitumor activity and anti-inflammatory activity.Although a lot of compounds have been isolated from the genus Bletilla,pharmacological studies have been limited to anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activities.

Preparation Process,Pharmacological Activity and Molecular Mechanism of Valepotriate

In recent years,with the continuous development of the medicinal value of valepotriate and the great attention of scholars.The traditional extraction and purification process can no longer meet the current market standards and needs.The modern technology of valepotriate is of great significance to its application and development.This paper reviews the extraction and purification process,molding process and pharmacological activity of valepotriate,providing a theoretical basis for the research and application of valepotriate.

Purification Process,Content Determination,Pharmacological Activity and Molecular Mechanism of Neogambogic Acid

Neogambogic acid is characterized by broad antitumor spectrum,good antitumor effect and low toxicity and side effects.This paper reviews the purification process,content determination and pharmacologic activity of neogambogic acid,in order to provide a theoretical reference for the research and application of neogambogic acid.

A review of research on the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Elephantopus tomentosus L.

Elephantopus tomentosus,belonging to the genus Elephantopus,is widely distributed in the coastal areas of southern China and tropical regions,used locally as traditional folk medicine.Previous phytochemistry studies on Elephantopus tomentosus led to the isolation of sesquiterpenoids,triterpenoids,flavonoids and other compounds.Research has shown that these compounds possess multiple biological activities,which have attracted great attention of researchers worldwide.This study reviews the chemical constituents and biological activities of the Elephantopus tomentosus in order to better explore and utilize Elephantopus tomentosus.

A review of pharmacological activity and application potential in food of tea polyphenols

Tea polyphenols(TP)is a class of polyhydroxy compounds isolated from tea.Modern biological and medical studies have shown that TP has many pharmacological activities,such as anti-inflammatory,anti-virus,anti-oxidation,anti-tumor and anti-radiation.Furthermore,these substances can be used as a potential drug component to positively guide the occurrence and development of certain diseases.Furthermore,because of the activities of TP,such as anti-oxidation and anti-bacteria,it can be applied in food preservation,color preservation,deodorization,and treatment of food processing by-products.Based on the research progress of TP in recent years,this paper summarizes the pharmacological activities of TP and expounds on its application potential in the field of food.In order to provide a theoretical reference for the research,development and utilization of TP.

Licorice:comprehensive review of its chemical composition,pharmacodynamics,and medicinal value

Licorice,a perennial herb of Leguminosa,is one of the oldest and most widely used herbal medicines worldwide.Its distinct sweet flavor and rich medicinal value make it an integral component of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)formulations,which continue to be widely employed.The main chemical constituents of licorice include triterpenoid saponins,flavonoids,and polysaccharides.Experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated that various extracts and pure compounds derived from licorice exhibit a wide range of pharmacological properties including anti-inflammatory,antioxidant,antimicrobial,antiviral,antitumor,immune-regulatory,and neuroprotective activities.The bioactive constituents of licorice offer therapeutic benefits for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases,diabetes mellitus,and liver disorders.This comprehensive review discusses the primary chemical constituents of licorice and their pharmacological activities,describes in vivo and in vitro models employed for studying licorice,and its potential targets and mechanisms of action.Furthermore,we discuss the toxicological profile,side effects,dosage recommendations,and clinical applications of licorice.This review aims to establish a foundation for further research on the safe and effective utilization of licorice while facilitating an in-depth exploration of its properties and fostering the development of novel therapeutic agents.