Watychowicz Katarzyna, Janda Katarzyna, Jakubczyk Karolina, Wolska Jolanta
Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, Szczecin, Poland
Rocz Panstw Zakl Hig. 2017;68(3):217-227.
Chaenomeles is a genus of deciduous spiny in the family of Rosaceae (Pomoideae subfamily). For centuries, the plant was used for a treatment of anemia, rheumatism, gout and cardiovascular diseases. The chemical composition studies of Chaenomeles showed the presence of many biologically active compounds, such as: phenolic compounds, organic acids, terpenoids, alcohols, ketones or aldehydes. Fruit of Chaenomeles has the largest applying potential due to extensive use of medicinal and high concentration of vitamin C. Recent in vivo and in vitro studies suggest that Chaenomeles fruit can help in the healing process of diabetes, tumor, allergies and liver diseases. Futhermore the plant has many positive qualities, like: hepatoprotective effect, anti-inflammatory properties, antioxidant action, antimicrobial and neuroprotective effect. Chaenomeles fruit may promote the growth of beneficial intestinal microflora and contribute to the regulation of body weight. The aim of this review was to summarize the information and data on the chemical composition and therapeutic properties of Chaenomeles.
木瓜属蔷薇科（苹果亚科）落叶多刺植物。几个世纪以来，这种植物一直被用于治疗贫血、风湿、痛风和心血管疾病。对木瓜的化学成分研究表明，其含有许多生物活性化合物，如酚类化合物、有机酸、萜类、醇类、酮类或醛类。由于木瓜在药用方面的广泛应用以及高浓度的维生素C，其果实具有最大的应用潜力。最近的体内和体外研究表明，木瓜果实有助于糖尿病、肿瘤、过敏和肝脏疾病的愈合过程。此外，该植物还有许多积极特性，如：保肝作用、抗炎特性、抗氧化作用、抗菌和神经保护作用。木瓜果实可能促进有益肠道微生物群的生长，并有助于体重调节。本综述的目的是总结有关木瓜化学成分和治疗特性的信息和数据。
