Elsholtzia: review of traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology

Abstract

Abstract:

The chemical constituents, pharmacological activity and traditional uses of 20 species attributed to the genus Elsholtzia (Labiatae) used in China are reviewed and compared. A survey of the literature available shows that these species are used mostly for the treatment of respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. Additionally, some of these Elsholtzia species show antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, relieving fever, analgesic activities and myocardial ischemia protection. Generally, the essential oils or flavonoids from these plant extracts are assumed to be the active principles.

Key words: Elsholtzia species, Elsholtzia species, Chemical constituent, Chemical constituent, Traditional uses, Traditional uses, Labiatae, Labiatae

CLC Number:

R285

Supporting:

Ai-Lin Liu, Simon M.Y. Lee, Yi-Tao Wang, Guan-Hua Du^*. Elsholtzia: review of traditional uses, chemistry and pharmacology[J]. .

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