Research Progress on Main Active Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Actinidia arguta

Actinidia arguta (Actinidia arguta (Sieb. et Zucc) Planch. ex Miq.) is used both as fruit and medicine. It has positive impact on strengthening body, purging pathogenic fire, moistening dryness, and producing saliva. The main active constituents of Actinidia arguta can be concluded as the polysaccharide, the polyphenol, the triterpene, and the alkaloid. The pharmacological effects of Actinidia arguta is mainly reflected in abirritation, antibacterial action, anti-oxygenation, anti-tumor effect, hypoglycemic activity, and anti-obesity. According to previous articles, it can be found that most articles focus on investigating the root, stem, and fruit aspect of Actinidia arguta. Only several articles focus on researching leaf aspect of Actinidia arguta. The domestic literature concentrates on investigating the purification of active constituents and the pharmacologic action of Actinidia arguta. The foreign literature pays attention to research the crude extract of active constituents and the pharmacologic action of Actinidia arguta. In summary, this article aims to research the active constituents and the pharmacologic action of Actinidia arguta from root, stem, leaf, and fruit aspect. The extraction technology and various pharmacological activities of its active constituents were introduced in detail. The results of this article can provide the basic theoretical foundation for future comprehensive development and utilization.