Chemical constituents obtained from rhizomes of Alpinia blepharocalyx K. Schum.
and their anti-inflammatory properties
Authors: Nguyen Ngoc Tuan, Nguyen Thi Huong, Mai Thi Thanh Huyen, Tang Xuan Hai, Tran Trung Hieu, Nguyen Thi Huyen, Nguyen Tan Thanh, Tran Dinh Thang
Herba Polonica
: 69(1) : 31-36
Publishing year: 3/2023
Introduction: The plants of Alpinia genus have been used in traditional medicine in Vietnam. They are perennial plants used for many decades to treat several ailments including pain, cold, stomach-ache or inflammation.
Objective: The aim of this study was to isolate new metabolites from the Alpinia genus and report the chemical constituents from the rhizomes of A. blepharocalyx K. Schum. and their anti-inflammatory activity.
Methods: The dried material was extracted using the maceration with methanol at a room temperature. The methanol extract was applied to column chromatograph to obtain purified compounds. The compounds were tested for their anti-inflammatory activity.
Alpinia blepharocalyx, anti-inflammatory, active compounds, phenolics, diarylheptanoids