Multipurpose Research from a Native Woody Oil Plant Xanthoceras sorbifolia in China
Jiao Xiao, Lu Sun, Yingni Pan, Xiaolin Bai, Gang Chen, Xiuli Zhang, Xuexun Chen, Ning Li
Abstract
Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge, an indigenous oilseed tree from China, is a major woody energy plant that has been used for biodiesel production for a long time. In the past decade, X. sorbifolia has become a hot research topic due to its diverse bioactivities, which include improving learning and memory deficits, killing sperm, stabilizing capillaries, lowering cholesterol, and rheumatism. This review aims to analyze a comprehensive appraisal of X. sorbifolia, including its history, traditional uses, biological activities, food value, economic value, and current applications, and provide instruction for promoting the multipurpose utilization of X. sorbifolia.