06/22/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez
In this article, Chinese researchers presented a comprehensive summary of the botanical characteristics, ethnomedical uses, phytochemical, pharmacological and toxicological studies of plants from the genus Ajuga (bugleweed). Their review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine.
The researchers believe that Ajuga plants possess huge therapeutic potential and more studies should explore their toxicity and clinical applications, especially the biological activities of their active components.
Journal Reference:
Luan F, Han K, Li M, Zhang T, Liu D, Yu L, Lv H. ETHNOMEDICINAL USES, PHYTOCHEMISTRY, PHARMACOLOGY, AND TOXICOLOGY OF SPECIES FROM THE GENUS AJUGAL.: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. 2019;47(05):959–1003. DOI: 10.1142/s0192415x19500502
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