[Efficacy analysis and theoretical study on Chinese herbal properties of Açaí (Euterpe oleracea)]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2015 Jun;40(11):2258-64.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Açaí (Euterpe oleracea) emerged as a source of herb has a long history in South America, which was approved by the Ministry of Health used in China and it has been introduced planting in Guangdong and Taiwan. This article summarized applied history of Açaí and its present status in China. Did theoretical study on the Chinese herbal properties of Açaí based on the Chinese traditional philosophical culture to analysis the function and symptom preliminary, combining with used for medical recordation, chemical component, biological activity. It is aiming at establishing the theoretical foundation for the application under the guidance of TCM theory.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Euterpe* / chemistry
  • Medicine, Chinese Traditional*
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • South America

Substances

  • Plant Extracts