Comprehensive Advances in the Pharmacological Research of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Eucommia Ulmoides

Meng Xiao; Xia Li

doi:10.23977/medcm.2024.060415

Comprehensive Advances in the Pharmacological Research of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Eucommia Ulmoides

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Meng Xiao ¹, Xia Li ²

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¹ Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Middle Section of Century Avenue, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, China
² Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Naval Medical University, Xiangyin Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai, China

Corresponding Author

Xia Li

ABSTRACT

Eucommia ulmoides, a plant of the Euphorbiaceae family, has been widely used as a traditional Chinese medicine in the medical field. The author reviewed relevant literature from the past two decades, focusing on the pharmacological effects of Eucommia ulmoides in the areas of anti-osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic, antioxidant, and antitumor activities. Significant advances have been observed in the pharmacological research related to osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and antitumor effects. However, further exploration is needed in the areas of anti-obesity, immune modulation, and sedative-hypnotic effects. Therefore, this article aims to lay the groundwork for the development of new drugs from Eucommia ulmoides by elucidating its molecular mechanisms that promote health.

KEYWORDS

Eucommia ulmoides; pharmacological effects; osteoporosis; antitumor; antihypertensive

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Meng Xiao, Xia Li, Comprehensive Advances in the Pharmacological Research of Chinese Herbal Medicine: Eucommia Ulmoides. MEDS Chinese Medicine (2024) Vol. 6: 113-118. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/medcm.2024.060415.

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