栀子果功能性成分研究进展

Research progress in functional ingredients in the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides Ellis

摘要: 栀子果是茜草科植物栀子的果实,通常被用作一种传统的中药。现代研究发现,栀子果中含有大量环烯醚萜、藏红花素、有机酸和黄酮等化合物,具有多种生物活性。本文综述了近三年来对栀子果中功能性成分的分离纯化以及生理活性的研究,为栀子果的全面综合利用提供参考。

Abstract: Gardenia jasminoides Ellis belongs to the family of the Rubiaceae.The fruit of G.jasminoides Ellis is widely used as a traditional Chinese medicine, which contains some functional ingredients, such as iridoids, crocins, organic acids and flavonoids.The separation and physiological activity of functional ingredients in the fruit of G.jasminoides Ellis were summarized in this paper, which was helpful to develop and utilize the Gardenia fruit.