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Biologically active components and health benefits of jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) and underlying mechanisms
Article number
1350_16
Pages
133 – 142
Language
English
Abstract
Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) originated in China and is very popular for its rich nutrition.
Jujube is also a traditional Chinese medicine, with a variety of pharmacological activities.
This paper systematically reviews its biologically active components and the mechanism of pharmacological action.
Jujube is abundant in many biological components including flavonoids, alkaloids, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, cylic nucleosides, polyphenols, etc.
Some studies proved that the active compounds of these bioactive compounds produce obvious anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and anti-cancer effects.
Moreover, it improves oxygen insufficiency supply of the heart muscle and improves sleep.
The purpose of this review is to provide concrete information about active components and mechanism of pharmacological effects of jujube on the basis of scientific literature.
This review provides a foundation for further study of biological activity and its mechanism of jujube.
Jujube is also a traditional Chinese medicine, with a variety of pharmacological activities.
This paper systematically reviews its biologically active components and the mechanism of pharmacological action.
Jujube is abundant in many biological components including flavonoids, alkaloids, polysaccharides, triterpenoids, cylic nucleosides, polyphenols, etc.
Some studies proved that the active compounds of these bioactive compounds produce obvious anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic and anti-cancer effects.
Moreover, it improves oxygen insufficiency supply of the heart muscle and improves sleep.
The purpose of this review is to provide concrete information about active components and mechanism of pharmacological effects of jujube on the basis of scientific literature.
This review provides a foundation for further study of biological activity and its mechanism of jujube.
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Authors
W.Y. Jiao, S. Mi, Y.X. Sang, X.H. Wang
Keywords
jujube, active components, bioactivity, mechanisms
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