title: [Advances in studies on chemical compositions and pharmacological activities of Arnebiae Radix].
abstract: This article mainly summarise the results of the chemical compositions and their pharmacological activities of Arnebiae Radix since 1966. The chemistry components isolated from Arnebiae Radix are mainly naphthoquinone, monoterpene phenol and quinone, phenolic acids and their salts, alkaloids, aliphatic and esters. Pharmacological results showed that the chemical compositions and the extracts of Arnebiae Radix have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, hepatoprotection, antioxidant, anti-tumor and immune function and other activities. This article hopefully to provide a reference for further research, development and utilization of Arnebiae Radix.
authors.forename: Zhi-lai
authors.initials: ZL
authors.lastname: Zhan
authors.forename: Jun
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.forename: Tan
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Li-ping
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: Tie-gui
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Nan
authors.forename: Lan-ping
authors.initials: LP
authors.lastname: Guo
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D028082:Boraginaceae / Q000737:chemistry*; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D015394:Molecular Structure; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal