1. Phytochemical and pharmacological progress on Syringa oblata, a traditional Mongolian medicine
Badalahu TAI ; Luqi HUANG ; Badalahu TAI ; Laxinamujila BAI ; Laxinamujila NALA ; Ruifeng JI ; Muyao YU ; Luqi HUANG ; Han ZHENG
Chinese Herbal Medicines 2022;14(3):392-402
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.