Chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Radix Paeoniae Alba: research advances / 国际药学研究杂志

ABSTRACT

Radix Paeoniae Alba, one of the common Chinese medicinal materials, comes from the dried root of Paeonia lactiflora Pall, and mainly contains monoterpene glycosides, triterpenoids, flavonoids, tannins and other chemical constituents. At present, 140 chemical constituents have been isolated from Radix Paeoniae Alba, including 55 volatile oils, 33 monoterpenes and their glycosides, 13 flavonoids, 10 tannins, 9 organic acids, 9 triterpenes, 4 mixed terpenoids, 4 steroids and 3 phenylethanol glycosides. Modern pharmacological research has showed that Radix Paeoniae Alba has anti-inflammatory, liver protecting, analgesic, blood nourishing and other pharmacological effects. This paper summarizes the research results of chemical composition and pharmacological action of Radix Paeoniae Alba, in order to provide reference for expanding the clinical application and further development of Radix Paeoniae Alba.