Research progress of pharmacological activities of Polygonum hydropiper

The Polygonum hydropiper are dried whole grasses of Polygonum hydropiper L., which mainly contains the following chemical components, such asflavonoids, sesquiterpenoids, and volatile oils. The recent research of the pharmacological effects of Polygonum hydropiper showed that its effects include anti-oxidation, anti-inflammation, analgesic. Key words: Polygonum hydropiper; Pharmacologic actions; Polygonaceae; Review