Progress in Chemical and Pharmacological Research of Acanthopanax gracilistylus
Abstract:Acanthopanax gracilistylus is widely distributed in China and belongs to genus Acanthopanax (Araliaceae).Its dried root bark,known as wujiapi,is listed officially in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia as Acanthopanacis Cortex.It has been used as a traditional Chinese medicine,mainly contains volatile oil,terpenoids,phenolic acid,etc.As a traditional Chinese medicine,A.gracilistylus shows active effects,such as anti-inflammatory,antifatigue,anti-ageing and anti-diabetic effects.This paper mainly collects and analyses the research progress of A.gracilistylus in recent 35 years at home and abroad.The chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of A.gracilistylus are summarized in this review.The results will provide references for exploiting and utilizing A.gracilistylus in the future.