Research advances in pharmacological effects of Ophiacordyceps sinensis in treatment of liver diseases
10.3969/j.issn.1001-5256.2016.04.043
- VernacularTitle:冬虫夏草治疗肝脏疾病的药理作用
- Author:
Xianda HU
1
;
Ying YUE
;
Peng WU
Author Information
1. Beijing Tibetan Hospital, China Tibetology Research Center, Beijing 100029, China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
Ophiacordyceps sinensis；liver diseases；review
- From:
Journal of Clinical Hepatology
2016;32(4):793-797
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Ophiacordyceps sinensis has been used as a traditional natural drug for at least 600 years. It has various pharmacological activities and has been widely used in clinical practice. This article summarizes the research on the pharmacological effects of Ophiacordyceps sinensis in liver diseases and points out that Ophiacordyceps sinensis has definite therapeutic effects in liver diseases including liver injury of various causes, liver fibrosis, and liver tumors. The bioactive components of Ophiacordyceps sinensis, such as cordyceps polysaccharides, cordycepin, cordycepic acid, and ergosterol, may play vital roles in the pharmacological activities of Ophiacordyceps sinensis.
