A Review of the Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Raphani Semen
Joint Authors
Ng, Yam-Fung
Mok, Daniel Kam-Wah
Yuen, Ailsa Chui-Ying
Sham, Tung-Ting
Chan, Chi-On
Chan, Shun-Wan
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-16, 16 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
16
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The dried ripe seed of Raphanus sativus L., commonly known as radish seed (or Raphani Semen), is used as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat constipation, chronic tracheitis, and hypertension.
The major active compounds in Raphani Semen are alkaloids, glucosinolates, brassinosteroids, and flavonoids.
Fatty acids are its main nutritional contents.
Raphani Semen has been demonstrated to have beneficial effects on hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, constipation, and cough.
So far, there is no report about the adverse/toxic effects of this herb on humans.
However, Raphani Semen processed by roasting was reported to exhibit some adverse effects on mice.
Additionally, erucic acid, the main fatty acid in Raphani Semen, was shown to enhance the toxicity of doxorubicin.
Thus, Raphani Semen has a potential risk of causing toxicity and drug interaction.
In summary, Raphani Semen is a valuable TCM herb with multiple pharmacological effects.
More studies on Raphani Semen could help better understand its pharmacological mechanisms so as to provide clear scientific evidence to explain its traditional uses, to identify its therapeutic potential on other diseases, and to understand its possible harmful effects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sham, Tung-Ting& Yuen, Ailsa Chui-Ying& Ng, Yam-Fung& Chan, Chi-On& Mok, Daniel Kam-Wah& Chan, Shun-Wan. 2013. A Review of the Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Raphani Semen. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-16.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sham, Tung-Ting…[et al.]. A Review of the Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Raphani Semen. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-16.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sham, Tung-Ting& Yuen, Ailsa Chui-Ying& Ng, Yam-Fung& Chan, Chi-On& Mok, Daniel Kam-Wah& Chan, Shun-Wan. A Review of the Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Raphani Semen. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-16.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-487029
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487029