Dihydrophenanthrenes from medicinal plants of Orchidaceae: A review
10.1016/j.chmed.2021.10.004
- Author:
Jia-xin QI
1
;
Di ZHOU
1
;
Wan-ru JIANG
1
;
Gang CHEN
1
;
Ning LI
1
;
Wei LI
2
Author Information
1. Shenyang Key Laboratory for TCM Material Basis Study and Innovative Drug Development, School of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University
2. Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
clinical applications;
dihydrophenanthrenes;
Orchidaceae;
pharmacological effects
- From:
Chinese Herbal Medicines
2021;13(4):480-493
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The plants of Orchidaceae are widely distributed in the world, 47 species of which have been used as folk medicines with a long history. The tubers and stems of them exhibit diverse efficacy, including clearing heat and resolving toxin, moistening lung and relieving cough and promoting blood circulation. Since dihydrophenanthrenes were responsible for the medical purposes, the characteristic skeletons, pharmacological effects and clinical applications of dihydrophenanthrenes were summarized in this review, so as to provide a theoretical basis for the comprehensive study, development and application of DPs from medicinal plants of Orchidaceae.
