Research progress in anti-cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease activity of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium is a common Chinese materia medica, with extensive distribution, abundant resource, and high medicinal value. Epidemiologic studies showed that Citrus flavonoid intake can relieve the symptom of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Numerous in vitro and in vivo studies have found that Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium and its composition were good to treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, including hypolipidemic, anti-fatty liver, anti-thrombusis, anti-atherosclerosis, cardio-cerebral-vascular protection, and anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects closely related to the above. Evidence obtained from these studies indicates that Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium has the potential in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.