Research Progress on Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effects of Geranium Plants
Abstract:As a commonly used drug in the clinic,Erodii Herba Geranii Herba has high medicinal value. Geranium plants has a variety of chemical constituents such as tannins,flavones,organic acids and volatile oils. In addition,it also contains a small amount of triterpenes,sterols,lignin and organic esters compounds. Studies on pharmacological activity show that Geranium plants has antibacterial,antiviral,antioxidant and antitumor effects. This article reviews the research progress of the chemical composition and pharmacological activity of Geranium plants,in order to provide theoretical basis for further research and rational exploitation of it.