Research progress on flavonoids in plants of Polygonatum Mill. and their pharmacological activities / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Flavonoid is one of the important natural compounds in Polygonatum genus. A total of 54 compounds of six different structural subtypes have been isolated from eight species of Polygonatum genus. Recent studies have shown that the flavonoid compounds of Polygonatum genus have various bioactivities, including hypoglycemic, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and antitumor. This study reviewed different structural categories of flavonoids from Polygonatum genus and their pharmacological effects. This work will provide a scientific reference for the further research on flavonoids in Polygonatum genus.