Research progress on chemical constituents of Artemisia annua and its pharmacological activities
10.7501/j.issn.0253-2670.2019.14.029
- Author:
Hai-Bo LI
1
Author Information
1. Kanion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anti-inflammatory activity;
Antimalaria activity;
Antipyretic effect;
Artemisia annua L.;
Flavonoids;
Sesquiterpenoids
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2019;50(14):3461-3470
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
As a commonly used Chinese materia medica, Artemisia annua mainly contains sesquiterpenoids, diterpenes, phenylpropionic acids, coumarins, flavonoids, volatile oil, and other chemical compositions. Its pharmacological activities are anti-malaria, anti-tumor, anti-microbial, anti-parasitic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, immunoregulation and so on. The significantly anti-malarial activity has led to its earlier use in the treatment of malaria. In this paper, the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of A. annua in recent years are reviewed in order to provide a reference for the further development and rational utilization of this plant resource.
