ABSTRACT
Chuanxiong Rhizoma,the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort.(Umbelliferae),has the effects of ac-tivating blood,promoting the circulation of Qi,dispelling pathogenic wind,and relieving pain.Chuanxiong Rhizoma contains phthalides,alkaloids,phenolic acids,and polysaccharides.Pharmacological research indicates that Chuanxiong Rhizoma has various pharmacological activities on the cardiovascular system,nervous system,and respiratory system,which are mainly manifested as anti-cerebral ischemia,anti-thrombosis,analgesia,anti-inflammation,antioxidation,and anti-asthma effects.In this paper,the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Chuanxiong Rhizoma are systematically summarized in order to provide references for its clinical application and resource development.
ABSTRACT
Artemisia argyi,a well-known traditional Chinese materia medica commonly used in clinics,is widely distributed in China. It is recorded to possess the effects of warming meridians for hemostasis and eliminating cold for analgesia. The species is rich in terpenoids,flavonoids,phenylpropanoids,aromatic acids(aldehydes),steroids,and fatty acids,and exhibits pharmacologi?cal activities of analgesia,anti-inflammatory,hemostasis,antibacterial and antiviral,anti-tumor,antihypertensive effect,antidiabet?ics,anti-asthmatic,immunoregulation activities,and so on. The paper reviews the chemical constituents and pharmacological activi?ties of A. argyi,which can provide references for future research and utilization of it.