Research Advances in the Bioactivity of Iridoids Compounds from Patrinia Plants
Patrinia plants(Valerianaceae)are perennial herbaceous plants and include 10 species,3 subspecies,and 2 variations in China.These plants have a long history of medicinal use and are known for their effects of Qingre jiedu(清热解毒),Poyu paining(破瘀排脓),Huoxue huayu(活血化瘀),Zhenjing anshen(镇心安神).In recent years,research has found that Patrinia plants have various activities such as se-dation,analgesia,anti-inflammation,hemostasis,antimicrobial properties,antiviral properties,immune enhancement,anti-tumor effects,and hepatoprotective and cholagogic effects.Compounds isolated from this genus include iridoids,saponins,flavonoids,coumarins,alkaloids,organ-ic acids,and volatile oils,over 230 species in total.Among them,iridoids are the important chemical basis for the pharmacological effects of these plants.This article provided a systematic summary of the pharmacological effects of iridoids in the Patrinia genus,aiming to provide a scientific basis for further research and sustainable utilization of resources related to this genus.