Panax japonicus and chikusetsusaponins: A review of diverse biological activities and pharmacology mechanism
10.1016/j.chmed.2020.12.003
- Author:
Xiao-Juan WANG
1
;
Qian XIE
2
;
Yang LIU
2
;
Sai JIANG
2
;
Wei LI
2
;
Bin LI
2
;
Wei WANG
2
;
Chang-Xiao LIU
3
Author Information
1. Hunan Food and Drug Vocational College
2. TCM and Ethnomedicine Innovation & Development International Laboratory, Innovative Drug Research Institute, Sino-Pakistan TCM & Ethnomedicine Research International Cooperation Base (Hunan Province), School of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine
3. Tianjin Institute of Pharmaceutical Research
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
chikusetsusaponin;
ginsenoside;
Panax ginseng C. A. Mey;
Panax japonicas (T. Nees) C. A. Meyer;
Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F. H. Chen
- From:
Chinese Herbal Medicines
2021;13(1):64-77
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Panax japonicus, which in the Tujia dialect is known as “Baisan Qi” and “Zhujieshen”, is a classic “qi” drug of Tujia ethnomedicine and it has unique effects on disease caused by “qi” stagnation and blood stasis. This paper serves as the basis of further scientific research and development of Panax japonicus. The pharmacology effects of molecular pharmacology were discussed and summarized. P. japonicus plays an important role on several diseases, such as rheumatic arthritis, cancer, cardiovascular agents, and this review provides new insights into P. japonicus as promising agents to substitute ginseng and notoginseng.
