Lin Lianzhu, Dong Yi, Yang Bao, Zhao Mouming
College of Light Industry and Food Sciences, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China.
Comb Chem High Throughput Screen. 2011 Sep;14(8):720-9. doi: 10.2174/138620711796504352.
The application of Isodon species in Chinese folk medicine has a long histroy, especially the ones called 'Xihuangcao' in Chinese. 'Xihuangcao' has been successfully applied to treat acute hepatitis, cholecystitis, enteritis, dysentery and trauma. The original species of 'Xihuangcao' is Isodon lophanthoides (Buch.-Ham.ex D.Don). However, there are five sources of Chinese medicinal herb 'Xihuangcao' due to their similar morphology and close pharmaceutical activity. Each source belongs to Isodon. However, their chemical composition and bioactivities are significantly different. In order to differentiate these sources of 'Xihuangcao' and to know their pharmaceutical effects, this review summarizes the chemical constituents, bioactive properties of 'Xihuangcao' and their available application.
香茶菜属植物在中国民间医学中的应用历史悠久，尤其是那些中文名为“溪黄草”的植物。“溪黄草”已成功应用于治疗急性肝炎、胆囊炎、肠炎、痢疾和创伤。“溪黄草”的原植物是线纹香茶菜（Isodon lophanthoides (Buch.-Ham.ex D.Don)）。然而，由于形态相似和药理活性相近，中国药用植物“溪黄草”有五个来源。每个来源都属于香茶菜属。然而，它们的化学成分和生物活性有显著差异。为了区分这些“溪黄草”的来源并了解它们的药用效果，本综述总结了“溪黄草”的化学成分、生物活性特性及其现有应用。
