[Advance of pharmacological studies on Valeriana jatamansi]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2012 Jul;37(14):2174-7.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

As a traditional Chinese medicine, Valeriana jatamansi has a long history of application in China. It is widely distributed and commonly adopted by many ethnic groups. In particular, its roots have a wide range of medicinal value. With the increasingly more attention on it from domestic and foreign researchers, there have been more and more studies on its pharmacological activity and mechanism. This essay summarizes domestic and foreign reports on its pharmacological activity and mechanism.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology
  • Antihypertensive Agents / pharmacology
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
  • Central Nervous System Depressants / pharmacology
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Plant Extracts / adverse effects
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Valerian*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
  • Central Nervous System Depressants
  • Plant Extracts