Chemistry of the Chinese herbal medicine Puerariae Radix (Ge-Gen): A review

doi:10.5246/jcps.2014.06.048

Abstract

Abstract: Puerariae Radix (Ge-Gen in Chinese) is a popular traditional Chinese herbal medicine derived from the dried roots of Pueraria lobata (Willd.) Ohwi or P. thomsonii Benth. It shows significant pharmacological activities in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, and diabetes. This review summarizes progress in the chemistry study of Pueraria species, mainly covering the classes of flavonoids, puerosides, coumarins, triterpenoids, and triterpene saponins. Qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses are also covered.

Key words: Pueraria lobata, Pueraria thomsonii, Puerariae Radix, Chemical constituents, Chemical analysis

CLC Number:

R284

Supporting:

Wei Song, Yanjiao Li, Xue Qiao, Yi Qian, Min Ye . Chemistry of the Chinese herbal medicine Puerariae Radix (Ge-Gen): A review[J]. Journal of Chinese Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2014, 23(6): 347-360.

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