麻疯树植物资源研究概况

A Survey of the Studies on the Resources of Jatropha curcas

摘要:

麻疯树为大戟科麻疯树属植物,主要分布于热带和亚热带地区,绝大多数生长在美州和亚洲热带地区。主要概述了麻疯树的化学成分、毒理研究、药理活性及其临床应用等研究的一些进展,并且探讨了麻疯树的开发利用前景。

关键词:麻疯树; 化学成分; 毒性; 药理活性

Abstract:

This paper briefly reviews the studies of medicinal plant Jatropha curcas on the following aspects: morphology and habitat; effective components including terpens, flavons, fats, coumarins, sterols, etc.; toxicity and pharmacological activities; medicinal use; and application prospects.

Key words:Jatropha curcas; Chemical component; Toxicity; Pharmacological activity