Saposhnikovia divaricata—An Ethnopharmacological, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review

Yang M, Wang C, Wang W, Xu J, Wang J, Zhang C, Li M · Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine · 2020 April 21

Objective

Saposhnikovia divaricata (Turcz.) Schischk., a perennial herb where its dried root (Radix Saposhnikoviae) is used as a Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of immune system, nervous system, and respiratory diseases. The purpose of this review is to provide comprehensive information of S. divaricata for further study concerning its mechanism of action and development of better therapeutic agents and health products from S. divaricata.

Conclusions

Overall, S. divaricata is a valuable herb, which deserves further attention due to its wide applicability and biological activities. Although research on S. divaricate is far from being flawless, we have reviewed the latest research results. This article highlights the ethnopharmacological potential of S. divaricata and provides a foundation for its utilization.

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