Botanical Research Vol.1 No.3(2012), Article ID:5040,6 pages DOI:10.4236/BR.2012.13008
Research Advance in Active Substance and Mechanism Action of Chrysanthemum morifolium
Yau Lam
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Received: Jul. 18th, 2012; revised: Jul. 29th, 2012; accepted: Aug. 1st, 2012
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Objective: This paper summarizes the progress of medical research on the chemical composition and pharmacological action of Chrysanthemum morifolium. Method: The method relying upon the literature and academic research. Result: Since ancient times, chrysanthemum plant has been used for both pharmacological and diet purposes. According to the literature, it has been confirmed to compose of a variety of chemical constituents, including essential oil, flavonoid, amino acid, micronutrient, chlorogenic acid, etc. It can also release a broad spectrum of pharmacological reactions, including anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, vasodilatation, anti-tumor, lowing blood fat and excreting lead. Conclusion: Chrysanthemum contains very high officinal value. There will be a prospect for nurturing larger proportion of chrysanthemum and other species in this kind to explore its greater development potential in future.
Keywords: Chrysanthemum morifolium; Chemical Composition; Pharmacological Action
菊花活性物质及其作用机制研究
林 佑
香港大学中医药学院，香港
Email: lamyaugmp@yahoo.com.hk
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