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A phytochemical and pharmacological advance on medicinal plant Litsea cubeba (Lauraceae) / 中国中药杂志
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica ; (24): 769-776, 2014.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-330363
ABSTRACT
Litsea cubeba is one of aromatic medicinal plant belonging to family Lauraceae. The roots, stems and fruits of L. cubeba have been widely applied as folk medicines in some districts in China for relieving rheumatism and cold, regulating Qi (meridian) to alleviate pain. Previous studies revealed that this species contains major alkaloids, in specific aporphines, and minor flavonoids, lignans as well. Related pharmacological investigations demonstrated its activities and clinical applications on cardiovascular diseases, anti-cancer, against rheumatoid arthritis, relieving asthma and anti-allergic effects, as anti-oxidants, and so on. As an effort for further exploration of this bioactive ingredients and potential drug development, this paper summarizes most phytochemical and pharmacological results. Further, future prospects are also included.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pharmacology / Plants, Medicinal / Plant Extracts / Molecular Structure / Chemistry / Litsea / Drug Therapy Limits: Animals / Humans Language: Chinese Journal: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pharmacology / Plants, Medicinal / Plant Extracts / Molecular Structure / Chemistry / Litsea / Drug Therapy Limits: Animals / Humans Language: Chinese Journal: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica Year: 2014 Type: Article