Research progress on chemical constituents and biological activity of Periplaneta americana / 中草药

ABSTRACT

In recent years, American cockroach (Periplaneta americana) has gotten more attention from researchers, and researches have demonstrated that it has wide medicinal value, low side effects, and rich resources, which should have good application prospects. This article reviewed chemical constituents and biological activities of P. americana over the past 20 years, so as to provide reference for the further development and utilization.