Abstract:

Alkaloids, widely existing in natural plants, are compounds containing basic nitrogen atoms. Most of alkaloids are pharmacologically active ingredients in many medicinal plants due to their significant physiological activity. Many alkaloids can be extracted from natural plant materials and purified by modern separation technology. It is of vital significance to develop their medicinal value for meeting the increasing requirements for natural medicines and healthcare products, speeding traditional Chinese medicines entry into the world market and promoting economic and social benefits of natural products. This paper mainly summarizes the recent progresses in the medicinal function and separation and purification technology of alkaloids.

Key words: alkaloids, medicinal plant, effective ingredients, separation and purification technology