Advances in chemical constituents of Penthorum chinense / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Penthorum chinense is widely distributed in eastern Asia. It has various efficacies with excellent pharmaceutical and edible prospects. It contains various types of chemical components, and main components are flavonoids, lignans, coumarins, acetophenones, tannins, triterpenes, organic acids, esters, and volatile oils. This article classifies and summarizes the chemical constituents and hopefully provides a reference for further research, development and utilization of P. chinense.