Dendrobium nobile Lindl: A Review on Its Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effects

Dendrobium nobile Lindl ( D. nobile ), a well-known precious herb, has a long history of use as a medicine and health food in China. Phytochemically, D. nobile has been found to contain various bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, bibenzyl, phenanthrene, phenylpropanoids, and polysaccharides. Its...

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Published in:Chinese medicine and culture (Print) 2021-10, Vol.4 (4), p.235-242
Main Authors: Zhang, Juan, Xu, Hong, Zhao, Zhi, Xian, Yan, Lin, Zhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chemical properties
Chinese medicine
Health aspects
Herbs
Identification and classification
Orchids
Pharmacology
Phytochemicals
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Summary:Dendrobium nobile Lindl ( D. nobile ), a well-known precious herb, has a long history of use as a medicine and health food in China. Phytochemically, D. nobile has been found to contain various bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, bibenzyl, phenanthrene, phenylpropanoids, and polysaccharides. Its medicinal applications are closely correlated to its diverse pharmacological activities, including antitumor, anti-inflammatory, nervous system protective, antifatigue, hypoglycemic, and hypolipidemic actions. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of the main chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of D. nobile , as well as the underlying molecular mechanisms for its bioactivities. It is expected that this review will provide a helpful scientific reference for the development and use of D. nobile .
ISSN:2589-9627
2589-9473
DOI:10.4103/CMAC.CMAC_44_21