Advances for pharmacological activities of Polygonum cuspidatum - A review

CONTEXT: has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of inflammation, hyperlipemia, etc. OBJECTIVE: and its extracts. METHODS: , pharmacology, toxicity, clinical application, and pharmacokinetics were used as keywords. RESULTS: and the extracts have anti-inflammatory, antioxidation, anticancer, heart protection, and other pharmacological effects. It is used in the clinics to treat dizziness, headaches, traumatic injuries, and water and fire burns. CONCLUSIONS: has the potential to treat many diseases, such as arthritis, ulcerative colitis, asthma, and cardiac hypertrophy. It has a broad range of medicinal applications, but mainly focused on root medication; its aerial parts should receive more attention. Pharmacokinetics also need to be further investigated.