Research progress on chemical composition and pharmacological effects of Smilacina
Smilacina japonica is a perennial Liliaceae herb,widely used.Its medicinal value has a long history,especially in ethnic medicine.As a homologous plant,the demand has increased in recent years.Therefore,the research on the chemical composition and pharmacological effects of Smilacina plants has increased.Smilacina plants contain steroids,flavonoids,polysaccharides,amino acids,phenolic acids,amides and other active ingredients,which have antibacterial,anti-tumor,and antioxidant activities.According to the domestic and foreign literature reports,the research progress of chemical composition and pharmacological effects of S.japonica,S.henryi,S.atropurpurea are summarized,in order to provide a reference for the development and clinical application of Smilacina plants resources.