A review of research on coumarins from Radix Glehniae

摘要

Radix Glehniae,with a wide range of chemical components of various pharmacological effects,is widely used in the prevention and treatment of various diseases in clinical practice.It has a broad prospect of development and application.Coumarin,as one of its major active components,also displays good biological activities for analgesia and sedation,antibacteria,antivirus,anti HIV,anti-inflammation,anti-tumor,anti mutation,tyrosinase inhibition,vasodilation and blood pressure reduction.The aim of the present review is to discuss the studies on coumarin components,content determination,pharmacological activities,processing methods and provide a guide for the further development and utilization of Radix Glehniae.