Phytochemistry and cardiovascular protective effects of Huang-Qi (Astragali Radix)
| Autor: | Sharpkate Shaker, Yi Kuang, Min Ye, Huifei Su, Xue Qiao, Meng Zhang |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Pharmacology
0303 health sciences China Phytochemistry biology Traditional medicine Astragalus species Astragalus Plant Astragalus propinquus biology.organism_classification Plant Roots 03 medical and health sciences Astragalus 0302 clinical medicine 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Chemical constituents Drug Discovery Molecular Medicine Humans Radix Herbal tonic Astragalus spp 030304 developmental biology |
| Zdroj: | Medicinal research reviewsREFERENCES. 41(4) |
| ISSN: | 1098-1128 |
| Popis: | Huang-Qi (Astragali Radix) is an herbal tonic widely used in China and many other countries. It is derived from the roots of Astragalus membranaceus and A. membranaceus var. mongholicus and shows potent cardiovascular protective effects. In this article, we comprehensively reviewed 189 small molecules isolated from the two Astragalus species and discussed the interspecies chemical differences. Moreover, we summarized the pharmacological activities and mechanisms of action of Huang-Qi and its major bioactive compounds for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. This review covers 171 references published between February 1983 and March 2020. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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