FOOD SCIENCE ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (23): 356-361.

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Research Progress in Bioactive Components and Functions of Dendrobium officinale

Shao-Ping NIE,   

  • Received:2012-07-09 Revised:2012-11-14 Online:2012-12-15 Published:2012-12-12

Abstract: Dendrobium officinale, is widely used in traditional Chinese and folk medicine for centuries to nourish stomach and promote the production of body fluid. In this article, the research progress in identification is summarized. The bioactive components extracted from Dendrobium officinale, such as polysaccharides, dendrobine, stillnoids and volatile oil as well as their biological functions are discussed. All of these studies will provide a scientific basis for expanding the application of Dendrobium officinale.

Key words: Dendrobium officinale, identification, bioactive components, biological functions

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