Use of Herba Lobellae Chinensis ( 半邊蓮 ) is A ttributed to the Bronchodilation and Diuretic Effects of Lobeline and its Derivatives
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 26 - 32 |
| Journal / Publication | Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Mar 2009 |
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| Permanent Link | https://scholars.cityu.edu.hk/en/publications/publication(cf3f66f5-b8a0-404e-9355-d4fc9ddcac8c).html |
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Abstract
Lobelia is a fall wildflower commonly growing in China. It reduces swelling and has good anti-inflammatory effects. The herb is used by the Chinese for cooling the blood in what they called fire toxin, such as tonsillitis and for asthma treatment and reducing the toxicity of insect stings and snakebites. It has significant and prolonged diuretic effect. Modern TCM practitioners use lobelia for the treatment of ascites in the later stages of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease. Lobeline is one of the main alkaloids present in the herb. It has both temperature-dependent and –independent neuroprotective effects against methamphetamine toxicity.
Research Area(s)
- Herba Lobellae, Lobelline, Anti-inflammatory, Neuroprotective, Detoxification, Diuretics
Citation Format(s)
Use of Herba Lobellae Chinensis ( 半邊蓮 ) is A ttributed to the Bronchodilation and Diuretic Effects of Lobeline and its Derivatives. / ZHANG, Zhongrong; CHEUNG, Hon-yeung.
In: Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol. 16, No. 1, 31.03.2009, p. 26 - 32.
In: Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Journal, Vol. 16, No. 1, 31.03.2009, p. 26 - 32.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 22 - Publication in policy or professional journal
