NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ›› 2020, Vol. 32 ›› Issue (3): 515-524. doi: 10.16333/j.1001-6880.2020.3.022

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Advance on chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.

CAI Jia-zhong1,2*,DAI Wan1,2,ZHANG Nen-ling3   

  1. 1Science and Technology Innovation Center,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,Guangzhou 510405,China;2Pi-Wei Institute,Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine,Guangzhou 510405,China;3Parmacy College of Guizhou Medical University,Guiyang 550025,China
  • Online:2020-03-28 Published:2020-05-12

Abstract: Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.is a traditional Chinese medicine resource with a wide range of pharmacological activities and edible value,which has great potential for development.The main chemical components of C. cajan are flavonoids and stilbenes,etc. with main pharmacological effects including treatment of osteoporosis and osteonecrosis of femoral head,antihyperlipidemia,antihyperglycemia,neuroprotection,anti-myocardial ischemia,anti-cerebral ischemia,antioxidation,anti-cancer,etc. Based on the study of the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of C. cajan,the present paper may provide theoretical evidence for the full development and utilization of this Chinese medicine.

Key words: Cajanus cajan, flavonoids, stilbenes, chemical constituents, pharmacological activity

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