Molecules 2012, 17(9), 10614-10651; doi:10.3390/molecules170910614
Review

Advances in the Chemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Chuanxiong

Weixia Li, Yuping Tang* email, Yanyan Chen and Jin-Ao Duan
Jiangsu Key Laboratory for High Technology Research of TCM Formulae, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing 210046, Jiangsu, China
* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Received: 28 June 2012; in revised form: 19 August 2012 / Accepted: 20 August 2012 / Published: 6 September 2012
(This article belongs to the Section Natural Products)
PDF Full-text Download PDF Full-Text [320 KB, Updated Version, uploaded 7 September 2012 14:51 CEST]
The original version is still available [320 KB, uploaded 6 September 2012 11:36 CEST]
Abstract: Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuan-Xiong, CX), the dried rhizome of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. (Umbelliferae), is one of the most popular plant medicines in the World. Modern research indicates that organic acids, phthalides, alkaloids, polysaccharides, ceramides and cerebrosides are main components responsible for the bioactivities and properties of CX. Because of its complex constituents, multidisciplinary techniques are needed to validate the analytical methods that support CX’s use worldwide. In the past two decades, rapid development of technology has advanced many aspects of CX research. The aim of this review is to illustrate the recent advances in the chemical analysis and biological activities of CX, and to highlight new applications and challenges. Emphasis is placed on recent trends and emerging techniques.
Keywords: Chuanxiong; organic acids; phthalides; alkaloids; polysaccharides; ceramides; cerebrosides

Article Statistics

Click here to load and display the download statistics.

Cite This Article

MDPI and ACS Style

Li, W.; Tang, Y.; Chen, Y.; Duan, J.-A. Advances in the Chemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Chuanxiong. Molecules 2012, 17, 10614-10651.

AMA Style

Li W, Tang Y, Chen Y, Duan J-A. Advances in the Chemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Chuanxiong. Molecules. 2012; 17(9):10614-10651.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Li, Weixia; Tang, Yuping; Chen, Yanyan; Duan, Jin-Ao. 2012. "Advances in the Chemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Chuanxiong." Molecules 17, no. 9: 10614-10651.

Molecules EISSN 1420-3049 Published by MDPI AG, Basel, Switzerland RSS E-Mail Table of Contents Alert