Hypericum attenuatum Choisy.is dry whole grass of the genus Hypericum L.,is a kind of commonly used folk medicinal herbs more than 2400 years.And it is often used to treat heart disease,hemostasis,scald.Based on a review of domestic and international literature,the main chemical components of Hypericum attenuatum Choisy.include PPAPs,flavonoids,and volatile oil,of which PPAPs and xanthone have received the attention of a large number of scholars because of their complex and novel structures and unique pharmacological effects.Modern pharmacological studies have shown that Hypericum attenuatum Choisy.exerts various pharmacological activities,including anti-arrhythmia,reducing blood sugar,anti-tumor,anti-virus,anti-inflammation,as well as the treatment of depression.As a valuable folk medicine,there is relatively little related traditional Chinese medicine products,this review focus on its phytochemistry,and pharmacology,providing a comprehensive perspective and novel ideas for exploring its current and potential applications.

Hypericum attenuatum Choisy.is dry whole grass of the genus Hypericum L.,is a kind of commonly used folk medicinal herbs more than 2400 years.And it is often used to treat heart disease,hemostasis,scald.Based on a review of domestic and international literature,the main chemical components of Hypericum attenuatum Choisy.include PPAPs,flavonoids,and volatile oil,of which PPAPs and xanthone have received the attention of a large number of scholars because of their complex and novel structures and unique pharmacological effects.Modern pharmacological studies have shown that Hypericum attenuatum Choisy.exerts various pharmacological activities,including anti-arrhythmia,reducing blood sugar,anti-tumor,anti-virus,anti-inflammation,as well as the treatment of depression.As a valuable folk medicine,there is relatively little related traditional Chinese medicine products,this review focus on its phytochemistry,and pharmacology,providing a comprehensive perspective and novel ideas for exploring its current and potential applications.