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Research progress on the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Fructus corni

Gang Cao1, Yu Zhang1, Xiao-Dong Cong1, Hao Cai1, Bao-Chang Cai1, 2*   

  1. 1. Research Center of TCM Processing Technology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China
    2. Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Processing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210029, China
  • Received:2009-03-28 Revised:2009-08-10 Online:2009-09-15 Published:2009-09-15
  • Contact: Bao-Chang Cai*

Abstract:

Fructus corni is the dried sarcocarp of Cornus officinalis Sieb. et Zucc. It has been used as an important traditional Chinese medicine. Its action is to protect liver and kidney and regulate the essence of human body. In this paper, the research progress on the chemical ingredients and pharmacological activities of Fructus corni are reviewed. According to its pharmacological activities, some suggestions for future research and development have been made.

Key words: Fructus corni, Fructus corni, Chemical constituents, Chemical constituents, Pharmacological activities, Pharmacological activities

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