Research progress on plant resources distribution of vitexin and its pharmacological effects.
- Author:
Cheng-bo GU
;
Man CAI
;
Xiao-han YUAN
;
Yuan-gang ZU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Animals;
Antineoplastic Agents;
pharmacology;
Antioxidants;
pharmacology;
Apigenin;
pharmacology;
Humans;
Hypoglycemic Agents;
pharmacology;
Myocardial Infarction;
drug therapy;
Plant Dispersal
- From:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
2015;40(3):382-389
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Vitexin, a naturally occurring flavone glycoside in plants, has many pharmacological effects, which is widely distributed in nature. This paper reviewed the research progress of the distribution of vitexin in the plant resources and its pharmacological effects, and summarized its application prospects, aiming to provide a useful reference for the development of vitexin-enriched plant resources.