Research progress on chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Sparganium stoloniferum / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Sparganium stoloniferum is widely used in traditional Chinese medicines. It has been reported to exhibit therapeutic effects on thrombus, solid tumor, endometriosis and so on. It is usually used to treat endometriosis and chronic atrophic gastritis, while its underlying mechanisms are poorly delineated. According to vast information from literatures in the last decade, the research on origin of medica, chemical compositions and pharmacological actions were summarized, in hopes of offering more clues for further research as well as clinical application of S. stoloniferum.