Glossy Privet Fruit and Oleanolic Acid.

Contents

• Botanical Data of Privet Fruit.
• Botanical Description of Ligustrum lucidum Ait.
• Glossy Privet Fruit Phytochemicals and Constituents.
• Common Features of Glossy Privet Fruit.
• Medicinal Uses of Privet Fruit.
• Mechanism of Action and Suggestions.
• Modern Research of Glossy Privet Fruit.
• Research update:Ligustrum lucidum Ait or Glossy Privet Fruit.

Botanical Data of Privet Fruit.:

Glossy Privet Fruit,Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
 Scientific Name:Ligustrum lucidum Ait
 Botanical Source:Ligustrum lucidum Ait.
 Glossy Privet Fruit is the dried ripe fruit of Ligustrum lucidum Ait. (Fam. Oleaceae).
 Commom Names:Privet, Nu Zhen Zi, Glossy Privet, Dong qing Zin

 Test Summary:

 Ligustrum lucidum is a Chinese medicinal plant that is often used in combination with other herbs in botanical formulas. There are several species of Ligustrum that are thought to have different medicinal properties. Traditionally, Ligustrum lucidum is used to treat diminished eye sight, dizziness, fever, insomnia, and lower back pain. Some herbalists also use it to treat side effects caused by chemotherapy and to increase immunity in cancer patients. In vitro studies have shown that the fruits of Ligustrum lucidum have antitumor, immunostimulatory, antioxidative, antiviral, antimutagenic, and hepatoprotective properties. However, human data to substantiate these observations are lacking. There are no reports of adverse effects from the use of Ligustrum.

Reference:

• 1.Glossy Privet Fruit and Oleanolic Acid.

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♣ last edit date:20th,Oct.2010.