薤的化学成分及药理作用研究进展

llium chinense G. Don blongs to the family of Liliaceae, is one of the main sources of the Traditional Chinese Medicine "xiebai". In this paper, the chemical constitunents and pharmacological activities of A. chinense G. Don were reviewed. It wasreported to contain mainly volatile oil, nitrogenous compounds and steroidal saponins. The literatures also reported that it showed antiplatelet aggregation, cardiovascular protection, anti-tumor and antibacterial activities. This review aims to lay the foundation for further research and development of A. chinense G. Don and provide scientific basis for its clinical application.