Effects ofPhytolacca acinosa polysaccharides I on cytotoxicity of macrophages and its production of tumor necrosis factor and interleukin 1

Complete chloroplast genome of Ulleung Island endemic pokeweed, Phytolacca insularis (Phytolaccaceae), in Korea

“…In particular, P. acinosa Roxb. in East Asia is known as ‘Phytolaccae Radix’, one of the important oriental herbal medicines for diverse biological properties, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antidiuretic, antiviral, and anticancer (Zhang et al 1990 ; Gao et al 2009 ). Also, berries and young leaves were utilized as an adulterant of red wine and made into poke salad, respectively (Nowicke 1969 ).…”

Microsatellites for Phytolacca acinosa (Phytolaccaceae), a traditional medicinal herb1

“…Phytolacca acinosa Roxb., belonging to the family Phytolaccaceae, is a perennial herb native to East Asia ( Zheng et al, 2002 ). Its large, fleshy roots contain polysaccharides, proteins, and triterpenoid saponin and serve as a traditional Chinese herb with multiple medicinal applications, including antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticancer, and immunity-enhancing uses ( Zhang et al, 1990 ; Gao et al, 2009 ). Among these, the anti-inflammatory and immunity-enhancing properties are prominent, suggesting that this plant could potentially be used to develop a drug to target autoimmune diseases in the future ( Li and Yao, 2011 ).…”