摘要
Daphne acutiloba Rehd., belonging to Daphne genus of Thymelaeaceae is an evergreen shrub mainly distributed in the west of China. The roots, stem barks, leaves and fruits of this plant had been used as folk medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthriths, apoplesia and stomachache ache. Daphne diterpenes and tieranes diterpenes, guaiacane type sesquiterpene, lignans, diflavane and flavonoids, sterides, aliphatics and phenols were isolated from Daphne acutiloba Rehd. Researches demonstrated that the main chemical constituents of D. acutiloba Rehd. have multiple activities and good development prospect. This paper is presented as a review centering on the main chemical constituents and pharmacological effects of D. acutiloba Rehd. for the further research and development of this plant.
