Cistanches Herba: Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effects
10.1016/S1674-6384(15)60017-X
- Author:
Lin-Lin WANG
1
Author Information
1. Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bioactive constituents;
Cistanches Herba;
Pharmacological effects
- From:
Chinese Herbal Medicines
2015;7(2):135-142
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Cistanches Herba, known as "Ginseng of the desert", is authenticated from the dried succulent stems of Cistanche deserticola and Cistanche tubulosa. As a famous remedy in China for tonic the kidney, it is used to treat "kidney-deficiency syndrome"-induced diseases such as infertility, forgetfulness, hearing lost, chronic constipation, etc.. As various biological activities, including anti-aging, antioxidant, estrogenic, anti-osteoporotic, and anti-inflammation effects, have been discovered, here we reviewed Cistanches Herba in biological characteristics, chemical constituents, and pharmacological activities.
