Recent advances in chemistry and bioactivity of Sargentodoxa cuneata

The genus Sargentodoxa comprises only one species, Sargentodoxa cuneata (Oliv.) Rehd et Wils, widely distributed in the subtropical zone of China. The plant is extensively used in traditional medicine for treating arthritis, joint pains, amenorrhea, acute appendicitis, and inflammatory intestinal obstruction. Pharmacological studies show anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, antimicrobial, and anti-sepsis activities. This review aims to...