Prakt. lékáren. 2017; 13(3): 116-118 | DOI: 10.36290/lek.2017.015

Gynostemma pentaphyllum – active compounds and therapeutic effects

Zdeňka Navrátilová
Katedra botaniky, Přírodovědecká fakulta, Univerzita Karlova, Praha

Gynostemma pentaphyllum is a perennial herb originating from Southeast Asia where it is known as jiaogulan. Many bioactivecompounds were isolated from aerial parts of this plant; the main pharmacologically active components of jiaogulan are thegypenosides, which are dammarane-type triterpene saponins. Recent studies confirm numerous pharmacological effects ofjiaogulan, the most promising is its antidiabetic, anti-cancer and neuroprotective activity.

Keywords: Gynostemma pentaphyllum, jiaogulan, gypenosides, antidiabetic, anti-cancer and neuroprotective effects

Published: October 1, 2017  Show citation

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