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Botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and potential application of Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc.: a review

Peng, W., Qin, R., Li, X. and Zhou, H. · Journal of Ethnopharmacology · 2013

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Abstract

Polygonum cuspidatum (Reynoutria japonica, Huzhang) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. This review covers its botany, phytochemistry (resveratrol, polydatin, emodin, anthraquinones), and pharmacology, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, cardiovascular-protective, antimicrobial and antiviral activities.

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Peng, W., Qin, R., Li, X. and Zhou, H (2013) 'Botany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, and potential application of Polygonum cuspidatum Sieb. et Zucc.: a review', Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 148(3), pp. 729-745. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2013.05.007

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