Research and application of leek roots in medicinal field
Huaijian Wang, Tian Ying, Hao Tan, Mengru Zhou, Miao Li, Yuchen Zhi, Yanbin Shi, Xuefeng Li
Abstract
Some Chinese herbs have been used to prevent and treat diseases, and are also used as common food ingredients. These Chinese herbs are potential resource for research and development of new drugs. Leek roots is a typical medicine of food and medicine continuum. It has a long history of medicinal applications and edible food in China. In this paper, the origin, biological active components, pharmacological action and clinical application of leek roots were introduced. We hope that this review will contribute to the development of leek roots for pharmaceutical research and clinical applications, as well as related health products.
Topics & Concepts
Traditional medicineChinese herbsTraditional Chinese medicineMedicinal herbsBiotechnologyMedicinal plantsMedicineBiologyAlternative medicinePathologyPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesNatural product bioactivities and synthesisPhytochemistry and Biological Activities