Chemical composition and pharmacological action of Pueraria lobata
The general survey of the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Pueraria lobata was reviewed and summarized by consulting the relevant literature of the last 20 years. Puerarin has effects on expelling pathogenic factors from muscles for clearing heat, promoting eruption, promoting fl uid production to quench thirst, raisingyang and arresting diarrhea, Its chemical composition is mainly isofl avone compound Puerarin, with the effect of antipyretic, analgesic, antiseptic, anti infection, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, antilipidemia, antioxidation, antitumor and antialcoholism. To summarize the research progress of the chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of Pueraria lobata, and provide reference for the development and utilization.