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Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Hedyotis diffusa

  • Xu, Bao-Jun (The Pharmaceutical Institute, Dalian University) ;
  • Sung, Chang-Keun (Department of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Biotechnology, Chungnam National University)
  • Published : 2005.03.01
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Abstract

The chemical constituents from Hedyotis diffusa Willd and their pharmacological activities were summarized. It has been known data that this herb contains anthraquinones, terpenoids, steroids, flavonoids, organic acid, and polysaccharides. The studies of pharmacology have shown that Hedyotis diffusa Willd possess various levels of activities such as anticancer, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulatory, antioxidative, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective activities.

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