Polyphenols in Non-Camellia teas and their hypoglycemic activity / 中国药学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Plant polyphenols have drawn increasing attention due to their potent antioxidant properties and their marked effects in the prevention of various oxidative stress associated diseases. In the last few years, some studies have shown that phenolic compounds can prevent, slow, and treat diabetes and related complications. Non-Camellia teas contain rich plants polyphenols, especially flavonoids and phenolic acids. Non-Camellia teas are special groups of edible Chinese herbs. The long drinking history has confirmed that they are safe and reliable. This review summarized Non-Camellia teas containing polyphenols with hypoglycemic effect and their hypoglycemic mechanism to provide reference for comprehensive development of green hypoglycemic drugs. METHODS: Based on the literature, the hypoglycemic effect of polyphenols was comprehensive overviewed and the mechanism was explored in Non-Camellia teas. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Non-Camellia teas have a long history and are widely distributed and rich in flavones, phenolic acids, tannins, phenylpropanoids and so on. It is suitable for daily drinking, for a variety of chronic disease prevention and the role of adjuvant therapy.