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Abstract
Artemisia argyi, a perennial herb of the genus Artemisia, is recorded as medicine for the treatment of various diseases, such as metrorrhagia, menorrhagia, irregular menstruation, hemorrhage, dysmenorrhea, eczema and skinitch. The dried leaves of A. argyi can be made into moxa floss, which is the raw material of moxibustion. In addition, A. argyi is also one of the symbols of the Dragon Boat Festival in China and its shoots and seedlings can be used as tea and vegetables. Therefore, A. argyi has attracted extensive attentions due to its various chemical constituents and biological activities, as well as its extensive clinical and folk applications. Phytochemical investigation of A. argyi has led to the isolation of sesquiterpenoids, flavonoids, triterpeniods, volatile oils, and others, especially sesquiterpenoids, which are the most characteristic components. The crude extracts and the isolated compounds from A. argyi reveal diverse biological activities, including antibacterial, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, etc. Although most biological activities are only the results of in vitro experiments. The aim of this review is to provide a summary on the traditional efficacy, folk application, phytochemistry and modern pharmacological research of A. argyi, which will bring more attention to other researchers for further study.
艾蒿是蒿属多年生草本植物,据记载可入药治疗多种疾病,如月经过多、痛经、月经不调、出血、痛经、湿疹和皮肤病等。艾叶的干叶可制成艾绒,是艾灸的原料。此外,艾叶还是中国端午节的象征之一,其嫩芽和幼苗可用作茶叶和蔬菜。因此,阿胶因其多种化学成分和生物活性,以及广泛的临床和民间应用而受到广泛关注。通过对 A. argyi 进行植物化学研究,分离出了倍半萜类、黄酮类、三萜类、挥发油等,尤其是倍半萜类化合物是其最具特征性的成分。A. argyi 的粗提取物和分离化合物具有多种生物活性,包括抗菌、抗肿瘤、抗炎、抗氧化等。尽管大多数生物活性只是体外实验的结果。本综述的目的是总结 A. argyi 的传统功效、民间应用、植物化学和现代药理研究,从而引起其他研究人员的更多关注,以便开展进一步的研究。
期刊介绍:
Phytochemistry Reviews is the sole review journal encompassing all facets of phytochemistry. It publishes peer-reviewed papers in six issues annually, including topical issues often stemming from meetings organized by the Phytochemical Society of Europe. Additionally, the journal welcomes original review papers that contribute to advancing knowledge in various aspects of plant chemistry, function, biosynthesis, effects on plant and animal physiology, pathology, and their application in agriculture and industry. Invited meeting papers are supplemented with additional review papers, providing a comprehensive overview of the current status across all areas of phytochemistry.