Research Progress on the Chemical Composition and Pharmacological Effects of Atractylodes japonica
Atractylodes japonica,the dried rhizome of Asteraceae,is a traditional Chinese medicine widely used in Northeast China.This herb has various pharmacological activities.This paper systematically summarizes the chemical compositions and pharmacological effects of the medicinal.The main chemical constituents include terpenoids,alkynes,aromatics,glycosides,hydrocarbons,alcohols,aldehydes,ketones,esters,and polysaccharides.The pharmacological activities include anti-inflammatory,anti-allergic,anti-myocardial ischemia,anti-arrhythmic,anti-ulcer,anti-bacterial,anti-viral,blood glucose-lowering,diuretic,anti-cancer,detoxifying,and choleretic effects.