Research progress on chemical constituents and biological activities of plants from Hemsleya Cogn / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Plants in genus Hemsleya Cogn. are rich in triterpenoid saponins, and are got more attention for their significant antitumor and anti-inflammatory activity from all walks of life. This paper summarizes the progress of plant sources for nearly 30 years, including chemical constituents, spectral characteristics, and biological activity, and provides the direction for further study.