AUTHOR=Gao Leilei , Wang Fang , Hou Tingting , Geng Chunye , Xu Tao , Han Bangxing , Liu Dong 

TITLE=Dendrobium huoshanense C.Z.Tang et S.J.Cheng: A Review of Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry, and Pharmacology

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Pharmacology

VOLUME=13

YEAR=2022

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.920823

DOI=10.3389/fphar.2022.920823

ISSN=1663-9812

ABSTRACT=<p><italic>Dendrobium huoshanense</italic>, a traditional medicinal and food homologous plant, belongs to the family Orchidaceae and has a long history of medicinal use. It is reported that the stem of <italic>D. huoshanense</italic> has a variety of bioactive ingredients such as polysaccharides, flavonoids, sesquiterpenes, phenols, etc. These bioactive ingredients make <italic>D. huoshanense</italic> remarkable for its pharmacological effects on anti-tumor, immunomodulation, hepatoprotective, antioxidant, and anticataract activities. In recent years, its rich pharmacological activities have attracted extensive attention. However, there is no systematic review focusing on the chemical compositions and pharmacological effects of <italic>D. huoshanense</italic>. Therefore, the present review aims to summarize current research on the chemical compositions and pharmacological activities of <italic>D. huoshanense</italic>. This study provides valuable references and promising ideas for further investigations of <italic>D. huoshanense</italic>.</p>