Research Progress on Chemical Compositions,Pharmacological Effects,Development and Utilization of Volatile Oil from Forsythia suspensa(Thunb.)Vahl
As a commonly used bulk traditional Chinese medicinal material in China,Forsythiae Fructus possesses a variety of effects,such as clearing heat and detoxifying,reducing swelling and removing stasis,and dispersing wind-heat.Modern pharmacological studies have shown that volatile oil is one of the main substances for the pharmacological effects of Forsythiae Fructus.The volatile oil from Forsythia suspensa(Thunb.)Vahl contains many different types of chemical compositions,such as terpenoids,alkanes,olefins,alcohols,aldehydes,and ketones,which exhibit a wide range of pharmacological effects,including antipyretic,analgesic,anti-inflammatory,antibacterial,antiviral,antioxidant,and anti-tumor properties.Therefore,the development and utilization prospects of volatile oil from F.suspensa are promising,with good development and utilization values in the pharmaceutical,storage protection,food preservation,chemical industry,and cosmetics.Based on the summary of research progress on the volatile oil of F.suspensa,this paper comprehensively reviews its chemical compositions,pharmacological effects,current development and utilization status,and development prospects.Our work may provide a reference for the quality control of Forsythiae Fructus and for the in-depth research,development,and utilization of F.suspensa volatile oil.
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