A review on phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Litsea coreana. (1st January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jia, Xuejing; Li, Peng; Wan, Jianbo; He, Chengwei
• Is Part Of: Pharmaceutical biology. Volume 55:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 1368
• Page End: 1374
• Publication Date: 2017-01-01
• Subjects: Litsea coreana -- phytochemistry -- biological activity; Pharmacognosy -- Periodicals; Materia medica, Vegetable -- Periodicals; 615.321
• DOI: 10.1080/13880209.2017.1302482
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1388-0209

Abstract

Abstract: Context: Litsea coreana H. Lév. (Lauraceae) is used as an ethnic herb or beverage in China. Substantial studies indicate that it contains a variety of compounds and shows diverse bioactivities with no toxicity. Objective: This review analyzes and summarizes the ethnopharmacological applications, phytochemistry, and pharmacological activities and molecular mechanisms of L. coreana . Methods: Related literature (from 1998 to 2016) was obtained and compiled via searching databases including Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CNKI and PubMed. Keywords ( Litsea coreana, hawk tea, eagle tea and laoying cha) were used to select the articles. Results: Studies indicate that L. coreana contains characteristic polysaccharides, polyphenols, essential oils, and numerious flavonoids, which exhibit remarkable bioactivities, such as hepatoprotection, hyperglycaemia, anti-inflammation, antioxidation and antibacterial, through multiple molecular mechanisms. Conclusion: This paper provides a systematic review on the phytochemicals and pharmacological activities of L. coreana which should be useful for further study and application of this medicinal herb.