Research progress on pharmacological effects of Cortex Dictamni and its active ingredients
The Cortex Dictamni is the dried root bark of the Dictamnus dasycarpus in the rutaceae family.The Cortex Dictamni has the effect of clearing heat and dampness,dispelling wind and detoxifying.The chemical composition of Cortex Dictamni is abundant,the main components are alkaloids,limonins,flavonoids,etc.,which have antibacterial,anti-inflammatory,anti-allergic,insecticidal,anti-tumor,liver protection,improve cardiovascular system,neuroprotection and other pharmacological effects.In this paper,the pharmacological effects of Cortex Dictamni effective parts and monomer components including Cortex Dictamni aqueous extract,Cortex Dictamni ethanol extracts,Cortex Dictamni decoction,dictamnine,fraxinellone,obacunone,limonin are summarized,so as to provide a theoretical basis for further in-depth mechanism research and guidance of clinical rational drug use.