Research Progress on the Pharmacological Effects of Codonopsis Radix
10.19378/j.issn.1003-9783.2024.05.019
- VernacularTitle:党参药理作用的研究进展
- Author:
Chongyang ZHANG
1
;
Miao YU
;
Rongchang CHEN
;
Xiaobo SUN
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院药用植物研究所药理毒理中心,北京 100193;广东药科大学中药学院,广东 广州 510006
- Keywords:
Codonopsis Radix;
pharmacological effects;
chemical components;
research progress
- From:
Traditional Chinese Drug Research & Clinical Pharmacology
2024;35(5):765-770
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Codonopsis Radix is a Codonopsis plant belonging to Campanulaceae family.It is widely used as a Chinese medicinal for invigorating qi in Chinese medicine clinics.The chemical compositions of Codonopsis Radix mainly contain flavonoids,alkaloids,sugars,saponins,steroids,amino acids,etc..It mainly exhibits the pharmacological effects such as enhancing the immune system function,improving gastrointestinal function,anti-inflammation,anti-tumor,improving the ability of learning and memory,regulating the cardio-cerebral vascular system,and slowing down the aging process,and so on.Based on a large number of literature studies on Codonopsis Radix at home and abroad in recent years,this paper summarizes its pharmacological effects.The aim of the review is to provide a certain theoretical basis and rationale for the research and application of Codonopsis Radix.
