Title

Advances in Research of Acanthopanax trifoliatus (L.) Merr.

Authors

Linxiao GAO; Meng GUO; Zaibo YANG; Jun LIU

Abstract

Acanthopanax trifoliatus (L.) Merr is a common traditional Chinese herbal medicine in central and southern regions of China. It has high medicinal and edible value and mainly contains flavonoids, polysaccharides, saponins and volatile components. Its active extracts have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fatigue, and analgesic effects. From the biological characteristics, effective chemical components, extraction methods, cultivation techniques, pharmacological effects, toxicological activities, and product development status, this paper reviewed in detail the research status of A. trifoliatus in China and abroad, to provide a scientific basis for in-depth research and development, and utilization of A. trifoliatus.

Subjects

CHINA; ACANTHOPANAX; CHINESE medicine; HERBAL medicine; FLAVONOIDS; ANTIOXIDANTS

Publication

Medicinal Plant, 2018, Vol 9, Issue 5, p1

ISSN

2152-3924

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.19600/j.cnki.issn2152-3924.2018.05.025