A systematic review of the active saikosaponins and extracts isolated from Radix Bupleuri and their applications

Context: Radix Bupleuri has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years with functions of relieving exterior syndrome, clearing heat, regulating liver-qi, and lifting yang-qi. More natural active compounds, especially saikosaponins, have been isolated from Radix Bupleuri, which pos...

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Main Authors: Bochuan Yuan, Rui Yang, Yongsheng Ma, Shan Zhou, Xiaodong Zhang, Ying Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Pharmaceutical Biology
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13880209.2016.1262433