Phytochemical and pharmacological progress on Syringa oblata, a traditional Mongolian medicine

Author: Badalahu TAI ¹ ; Luqi HUANG ¹ ; Badalahu TAI ² ; Laxinamujila BAI ² ; Laxinamujila NALA ² ; Ruifeng JI ³ ; Muyao YU ³ ; Luqi HUANG ³ ; Han ZHENG ³
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1. College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine
2. Mongolian Medical College, Inner Mongolia Minzu University
3. National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: chemical constituent; heartwood; Mongolian medicine; pharmacological activity; Syringa oblata Lindl.
From: Chinese Herbal Medicines 2022;14(3):392-402
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Syringa oblata is a traditional Mongolian medicine mainly distributed in the Helan Mountains (the boundaries of Inner Mongolia and Ningxia, China) and the north of Yan Mountains (Aohan Qi, Inner Mongolia, China). It is clinically used to treat diseases caused by Heyi, such as heartache and heat pathogen in the heart. Phytochemical studies on S. oblata revealed the presence of iridoids, lignans, triterpenes, phenylpropanoids, phenylethanoids, and volatile components. Pharmacological investigations revealed a broad spectrum of bioactivities, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiproliferative, and hepatoprotective effects. This article summarized the chemical components and pharmacological activities of S. oblata, providing a scientific rationale for its bioactive constituents, quality control, and utilization as an important medicine.