Phytochemical and pharmacological research progress in Tussilago farfara
Liu, K.-y.; Zhang, T.-j.; Gao, W.-y.; Chen, H.-x.; Zheng, Y.-n.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi 31(22): 1837-1841
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1001-5302 PMID: 17285977 Document Number: 602458
Tussilago farfara contained the chemical constitutents including terpenes, flavonoids, and alkanoids. It has been used for the relief of coughs and as an expectorant, blood pressure raiser, platelet activating factor inhibitor and anti-inflammatory agents. This paper reviewed the phytochemical and pharmacological research progress in T. farfara, including the chemical ingredients, the pharmaceutical activities and the security evaluation aiming at its toxicity. The problems at present and the reseach direction for the future on T. farfara have been put forward.