Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Leonurus japonicus Houtt

 1.1 Introduction

 1.2 Botany and ethnopharmacology

1.2.1 Botany

1.2.2 Ethnopharmacology

 1.3 Phytochemistry

1.3.1 Alkaloids

1.3.2 Diterpenes

1.3.3 Flavones

1.3.4 Spirocyclic nortriterpenoids

1.3.5 Sesquiterpene glycosides

1.3.6 Megastigma

1.3.7 Phenylethanoid glycosides

1.3.8 Nonapeptides

1.3.9 Essential oils

1.3.10 Others

 1.4 Pharmacology

1.4.1 Effects of chemical compounds

1.4.2 Effects of crude extract

 1.5 Analysis of active constituents and quality control

 1.6 Toxicity

 1.7 Conclusion

 1.8 Acknowledgements

 1.9 References

Chapter 2 Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv

 2.1 Introduction

 2.2 Botanical description and ethnopharmacology

 2.3 Phytochemistry

2.3.1 Lignans

2.3.2 Iridoids

2.3.3 Phenolics

2.3.4 Steroid and terpenoids

2.3.5 Flavonoids

2.3.6 Other compounds

2.3.7 Variance of major components

 2.4 Biological activities

2.4.1 Anti-hypertensive activity

2.4.2 Hypolipidemic activity

2.4.3 Anti-obesity activity

2.4.4 Anti-diabetic activity

2.4.5 Effect on bone metabolism

2.4.6 Anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial activities

2.4.7 Neuroprotective activity

2.4.8 Antioxidative activity

2.4.9 Improving erectile function

2.4.10 Anti-fatigue activity

2.4.11 Anti-aging activity

2.4.12 Anti-tumor activity

2.4.13 Hepatoprotective activity

2.4.14 Enhancing immune-function

 2.5 Toxicity

 2.6 Future perspectives and conclusion

 2.7 Acknowledgements

 2.8 Reference

Chapter 3 Phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Pedicularis

 3.1 Introduction

 3.2 Chemical constituents

 3.3 Iridoid glycosides

 3.4 Phenylpropanoid glycosides

 3.5 Lignan glycosides

 3.6 Flavonoids

 3.7 Alkaloids

 3.8 Othercompounds

 3.9 Biological activity

 3.10 Anti-tumor activity

 3.11 Antioxidative activity

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Chapter 4 Ethnopharmacological and phytochemical review of genus Epimedium

Chapter 5 Ethnopharmacology, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Lonicera japonica Thunb

Chapter 6 Ethnopharmacological and phytochemical review of genus Scutellaria

Chapter 7 Botany, chemistry and pharmacology review of Rehmannia glutinosa

Chapter 8 Phytochemical and biological studies of plants from the Genus Oxytropis

Chapter 9 Phytochemical and biological studies of plants from the Genus Phlomis

Chapter 10 The genus Patrinia : Ethnopharmacology, phytochem-istry, and pharmacology of an important traditional Chinese medicine

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