Chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Radix Paeoniae Alba: research advances
10.13220/j.cnki.jipr.2020.03.003
- VernacularTitle: 白芍化学成分及药理作用研究进展
- Author:
Ling-Fang WU
1
Author Information
1. College of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chemical constituents;
Pharmacological action;
Radix Paeoniae Alba
- From:
Journal of International Pharmaceutical Research
2020;47(3):175-187
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Radix Paeoniae Alba, one of the common Chinese medicinal materials, comes from the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall, and mainly contains monoterpene glycosides, triterpenoids, flavonoids, tannins and other chemical constituents. At present, 140 chemical constituents have been isolated from Radix Paeoniae Alba, including 55 volatile oils, 33 monoterpenes and their glycosides, 13 flavonoids, 10 tannins, 9 organic acids, 9 triterpenes, 4 mixed terpenoids, 4 steroids and 3 phenylethanol glycosides. Modern pharmacological research has showed that Radix Paeoniae Alba has anti-inflammatory, liver protecting, analgesic, blood nourishing and other pharmacological effects. This paper summarizes the research results of chemical composition and pharmacological action of Radix Paeoniae Alba, in order to provide reference for expanding the clinical application and further development of Radix Paeoniae Alba.
