Research Progress in Chemical Constituents of Psoraleae Fructus
Psoraleae Fructus,the dried mature fruit of Psoralea corylifolia L.,is a Chinese herbal medicine that has been used in clinical practice for thousands of years.It has been widely used in Chinese medicine formulas for treating cardiovascular diseases,nephritis,osteoporosis,and cancers.Phytochemical studies have demonstrated that coumarins,terpenoids,and flavonoids are the main constituents of Psoraleae Fructus.This paper systematically reviews the studies about the chemical constituents of Psoraleae Fructus,aiming to provide a theoretical basis for the safe and effective application of Psoraleae Fructus in clinical practice and the modern medical research and development of this medicine.