Research progress in Persicae Semen
10.7501/j.issn.0253-2670.2015.17.023
- Author:
Xiao-Huang XU
1
Author Information
1. State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Amygdalin;
Cardiovascular protection;
Immunoregulation;
Neuroprotection;
Persicae Semen;
Quality control
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2015;46(17):2649-2655
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The aim of this review is to summarize the advances in studies on Persicae Semen, a Chinese herbal medicine, in the fields of nature and flavor, preparation, quality control, chemical composition, pharmacology, and toxicology. Persicae Semen and its extracts present various pharmacological activities, such as cardiovascular protection, neuroprotection, immunoregulation, antitumor effects and hepatic and renal protection. Though amygdalin, one of the main components in Persicae Semen, had been well studied, the activities and mechanisms of other potential active ingredients should also be more concerned.
