Research progress on pharmacological effect of flax lignan
Flax lignan mainly comes from the seeds of Linum usitatissimum L.and has significant biological activity.Flax lignan has antioxidant,anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor,anti-cardiovascular,anti-osteoporosis,anti-apoptotic,and hypoglycemic effects.This article reviews the research progress on pharmacological effects of flax lignan,in order to provide a basis for the research,development,and utilization of flax lignin.