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| The Genus Alpinia: A Review of Its Phytochemistry and Pharmacology |
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| DOI：10.15806/j.issn.2311-8571.2015.0026 |
| KeyWord:Genus Alipinia, phytochemistry, pharmacology, a review |
| Author | Institution |
| Wei-Jie Zhanga |
a.State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang,Nanjing , China |
| Jian-Guang Luoa |
a.State Key Laboratory of Natural Medicines, Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry, China Pharmaceutical University, 24 Tong Jia Xiang,Nanjing , China |
| Ling-Yi Kong* |
Department of Natural Medicinal Chemistry,China Pharmaceutical University,24 Tong Jia Xiang,Nanjing , China |
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| Abstract: |
| Genus Alpinia consists of over 250 species, which are widely distributed in south and southeast Asia. Many plants of genus Alpinia have been
used for thousands of years to treat digestive system diseases and as anti-inflammatory drugs. Phytochemical research on this genus has led to
the isolation of different kinds of diarylheptanoids, terpenes triterpenoids, phenylbutanoids, lignans, and flavonoids. Experimental evidences
revealed that both the crude extracts and pure constituents isolated from the genus Alpinia exhibit a wide range of bioactivities such as anticancer,
anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, cardiovascular, and digestive system protective effects. Here, we summarize the phytochemistry
and pharmacology investigation of the genus Alpinia, which can provide reference for further research and drug development. |
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