Bellidifolin,a kinds of natural tetraoxygenated xanthone,was mainly distributed among genus Swertia,Gentianella,and Gentiana in family Gentianaceae.The present studies showed that the compound has many pharmacological activities,such as antibacterial,anti-inflam-matory,cardiac protection,antioxidant,cell damage protection,cerebral ischemic injury protection,inhibition of cell proliferation,etc.The review on pharmacological activity of Bellidifolin in recent years was analyzed,the main research direction of this compound was summarized,which provided reference for further research,development and utilization.
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