Ethnopharmacology of Bletilla orchid species: a comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology
Bletilla is an orchid genus with distribution in China, Japan, South Korea, and other Asian countries with many species that are overexploited and vulnerable medicinal plants. Some Bletilla have a long history of ethnobotanical application in Asia, especially China, and ethnic groups in Southwest Ch...
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| author | Yanxiao Fan Jiaqi Zhao Meina Wang Edward J. Kennelly Chunlin Long |
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| description | Bletilla is an orchid genus with distribution in China, Japan, South Korea, and other Asian countries with many species that are overexploited and vulnerable medicinal plants. Some Bletilla have a long history of ethnobotanical application in Asia, especially China, and ethnic groups in Southwest China still use Bletilla as medicines to treat cough, dermatitis and pneumonia. About 289 chemical compounds have been isolated from Bletilla, mostly phenathrene and phenolic derivatives. These diverse chemical components are responsible for the anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic, antiviral, antioxidant, hemostatic, antibacterial, and other biological activities of Bletilla. Various pharmacological activities support the traditional medicinal efficacy of Bletilla, implying the medicinal potential of this genus. However, detailed information on the botanical characteristics, ethnobotanical uses, chemical components, pharmacological effects, clinical application, and safety evaluation is limited. To better understand the ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of Bletilla, this article assesses recent developments in the field. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6c8e5caf5420443182c29a818db4c9842024-03-04T01:28:12ZengMaximum Academic PressMedicinal Plant Biology2835-69692023-02-012112110.48130/MPB-2023-0021MPB-2023-0021Ethnopharmacology of Bletilla orchid species: a comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacologyYanxiao Fan0Jiaqi Zhao1Meina Wang2Edward J. Kennelly3Chunlin Long4Key Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas (Minzu University of China), National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Beijing 100081, ChinaKey Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas (Minzu University of China), National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Beijing 100081, ChinaKey Laboratory of National Forestry and Grassland Administration for Orchid Conservation and Utilization, Shenzhen Key Laboratory for Orchid Conservation and Utilization, the National Orchid Conservation Center of China and Orchid Conservation & Research Center of Shenzhen, Shenzhen 518114, ChinaDepartment of Biological Sciences, Lehman College, City University of New York, Bronx, NY 10468, USAKey Laboratory of Ecology and Environment in Minority Areas (Minzu University of China), National Ethnic Affairs Commission, Beijing 100081, ChinaBletilla is an orchid genus with distribution in China, Japan, South Korea, and other Asian countries with many species that are overexploited and vulnerable medicinal plants. Some Bletilla have a long history of ethnobotanical application in Asia, especially China, and ethnic groups in Southwest China still use Bletilla as medicines to treat cough, dermatitis and pneumonia. About 289 chemical compounds have been isolated from Bletilla, mostly phenathrene and phenolic derivatives. These diverse chemical components are responsible for the anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic, antiviral, antioxidant, hemostatic, antibacterial, and other biological activities of Bletilla. Various pharmacological activities support the traditional medicinal efficacy of Bletilla, implying the medicinal potential of this genus. However, detailed information on the botanical characteristics, ethnobotanical uses, chemical components, pharmacological effects, clinical application, and safety evaluation is limited. To better understand the ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of Bletilla, this article assesses recent developments in the field.https://www.maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/MPB-2023-0021bletillaethnobotanical applicationpharmacological activitiesphytochemistryclinical application |
| spellingShingle | Yanxiao Fan Jiaqi Zhao Meina Wang Edward J. Kennelly Chunlin Long Ethnopharmacology of Bletilla orchid species: a comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology Medicinal Plant Biology bletilla ethnobotanical application pharmacological activities phytochemistry clinical application |
| title | Ethnopharmacology of Bletilla orchid species: a comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology |
| title_full | Ethnopharmacology of Bletilla orchid species: a comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology |
| title_fullStr | Ethnopharmacology of Bletilla orchid species: a comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ethnopharmacology of Bletilla orchid species: a comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology |
| title_short | Ethnopharmacology of Bletilla orchid species: a comprehensive review on ethnobotany, phytochemistry and pharmacology |
| title_sort | ethnopharmacology of bletilla orchid species a comprehensive review on ethnobotany phytochemistry and pharmacology |
| topic | bletilla ethnobotanical application pharmacological activities phytochemistry clinical application |
| url | https://www.maxapress.com/article/doi/10.48130/MPB-2023-0021 |
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