Phytochemical and pharmacological progress on Tibetan medicine Hypecoi Erecti Herba and plants of Hypecoum L.
10.7501/j.issn.0253-2670.2016.07.026
- Author:
Rui-Fei ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Modern Research Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hypecoi Erecti Herba;
Hypecoum L.;
Isoquinoline alkaloids;
Papaveraceae;
Tibetan medicine
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2016;47(7):1217-1224
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Hypecoi Erecti Herba is one of ethnic and folk medicines in China, mostly known in Tibetan medicine. It has the function of heat-clearing and detoxifying, and analgesia, indicated for the treatment of a variety of heat syndrome, such as "Chi Ba" pestilence, and warm toxin. Previous phytochemical studies revealed isoquinoline alkaloids are its main chemical components, and contemporary pharmacological research demonstrated that Hypecoi Erecti Herba has antibacterial, liver protection, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral activities. The present paper describes the resource distribution, chemical constituents, and pharmacological activities of the plants in Hypecoum L. to provide the references for further research and development of the plants in Hypecoum L.
