Abstract
Cortex Albizziae, the stem bark of the leguminous plant Albizzia julibrissin, is specified in Chinese pharmacopoeia as a traditional Chinese medicine used to relieve melancholia and uneasiness of body and mind, invigorate the circulation of blood and subside a swelling. This article reviews the recent advances in chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of Cortex Albizziae.
Publication types
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English Abstract
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Albizzia / chemistry*
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Animals
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / isolation & purification
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / pharmacology
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Flavones / chemistry
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Flavones / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / isolation & purification
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Hypnotics and Sedatives / pharmacology*
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Molecular Structure
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Plant Bark / chemistry
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Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
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Reproductive Control Agents / isolation & purification
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Reproductive Control Agents / pharmacology
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Triterpenes / chemistry
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Triterpenes / isolation & purification*
Substances
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Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
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Flavones
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Hypnotics and Sedatives
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Reproductive Control Agents
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Triterpenes