Research Progress on the Chemical Components and Pharmacological Effects of Polygonati Rhizoma and Prediction Analysis of Its Quality Markers
Polygonati Rhizoma is a commonly used tonic medicine,the main products are wine processed Polygonati Rhizoma,steam processed Polygonati Rhizoma,and honey processed Polygonati Rhizoma.The authors consulted the relevant literature and summarized the chemical composition and pharmacological action of Polygonati Rhizoma.It was found that the chemical composition of the medicinal was various,mainly including saponins,polysaccharides,amino acids,and flavonoids.After being processed,however,the content of polysaccharide,saponins,amino acids,flavonoids,anthraquinones and mineral components changed significantly,which possess anti-aging,antioxidant,anti diabetes,anti osteoporosis and immunomodulatory effects.From the analysis of traditional medicinal properties,changes in chemical composition before and after processing,and measurability of chemical composition,it is preliminarily determined that polysaccharides,steroidal saponins,amino acids,phenols,and flavonoids from Polygonati Rhizoma can serve as reference for their quality markers(Q-Markers),providing scientific basis for subsequent research.