乳香为橄榄科植物乳香树或同属植物的胶状树脂,在我国具有悠久的药用历史。研究表明,药用乳香效应成分主要为乳香酸类成分,具有抗炎、抗菌、抗肿瘤等药理活性。在广泛的文献检索基础上,对乳香属药用植物中乳香酸类成分的种类、提取方法、生物活性、作用机制及其代谢转化研究进行较为系统地整理分析与归纳总结,为其进一步深入研究和开发利用提供科学依据。

Frankincense, the gum resin from the plants in Boswellia Roxb. ex Colebr. or the other plants belonging to Burseraceae, has a long history as a medicine in China. The investigations on the pharmacological effects of the resin have demonstrated its anti-inflammatory, antisepsis, antitumor effects, etc. This article classifies and summarizes the preparation methods, pharmacological effects, action mechanisms, and metabolic process in vivo or in vitro of boswellic acids compounds, and providing the reference for the further development and utilization of boswellic acids and medicinal plants in Boswellia Roxb. ex Colebr.

国家自然科学基金资助项目(30973885,81373889);教育部新世纪优秀人才支持计划项目(NCET-13-0873)