Research Progress on Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Ligusticum sinense Oliv.Cv.Chaxiong
Ligusticum sinense Oliv.Cv.Chaxiong is a specialty traditional Chinese medicinal material from Jiangxi province.It primarily contains phthalide compounds and other chemical constituents.L.sinense Oliv.Cv.Chaxiong has clinical effects in promoting blood circulation and qi flow,expelling wind,and relieving pain.Additionally,the effective ingredients in L.sinense Oliv.Cv.Chaxiong have shown significant pharmacological activities,including anticonvulsant,antiepileptic,anti-inflammatory,analgesic,cardiovascular protection,and learning and memory enhancement.This article systematically reviewed the literature related to the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of L.sinense Oliv.Cv.Chaxiong over the past 30 years,providing a reference for its future development and utilization.