Research progress on chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Olibanum / 中草药

ABSTRACT

As a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, chemical components of olibanum are mainly triteterpenes, diteterpenes, monoterpenes, which exhibit a range of biological activities including anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, hepatoprotective, antibacterial, antifibrosis and so on. It is commonly used in the treatment of rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis. In this review, the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of olibanum are summarized in order to provide a reference for the further development and rational utilization of this plant resource.