Abstract：
The Lycium genus, perennial herbs of the Solanaceae family, has been an important source of medicines and nutrient supplements for thousands of years in China, where seven species and three varieties are cultivated. Among these, Lycium barbarum L. and Lycium chinense Mill., two \"superfoods\", together with Lycium ruthenicum Murr, have been extensively commercialized and studied for their health-related properties. The dried ripe fruits of the genus Lycium are well recognized as functional foods for the management of various ailments including waist and knee pain, tinnitus, impotence, spermatorrhea, blood deficiency and weak eyes since ancient times. Phytochemical studies have reported numerous chemical components in the Lycium genus, categorized as polysaccharides, carotenoids, polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids, alkaloids and fatty acids, and its therapeutic roles in antioxidation, immunomodulation, antitumor treatment, hepatoprotection and neuroprotection have been further confirmed by modern pharmacological studies. As a multi-functional food, the quality control of Lycium fruits has also attracted attention internationally. Despite its popularity in research, limited systematic and comprehensive information has been provided on the Lycium genus. Therefore, herein, we provide an up-to-date review of the distribution, botanical features, phytochemistry, pharmacology and quality control of the Lycium genus in China, which will provide evidence for further in-depth exploration and comprehensive utilization of Lycium, especially its fruits and active ingredients in the healthcare field.
摘要：
枸杞属,茄科的多年生草本植物，几千年来一直是中国药品和营养补充剂的重要来源，在那里种植了七个物种和三个品种。其中,枸杞和枸杞。,两个“超级食品”，和枸杞一起，已被广泛商业化并研究了其与健康相关的特性。枸杞属的干成熟果实是公认的功能性食品，可用于治疗包括腰部和膝盖疼痛在内的各种疾病，耳鸣,阳痿,遗精,自古以来血虚,眼睛虚弱。植物化学研究报道了枸杞属中的许多化学成分，归类为多糖，类胡萝卜素，多酚，酚酸，黄酮类化合物，生物碱和脂肪酸，以及它在抗氧化方面的治疗作用，免疫调节,抗肿瘤治疗，现代药理研究进一步证实了肝保护和神经保护。作为一种多功能食品,枸杞的质量控制也引起了国际上的关注。尽管它在研究中很受欢迎，关于枸杞属的系统和全面的信息有限。因此,在这里，我们提供最新的分布审查，植物学特征,植物化学,中国枸杞属植物的药理和质量控制,为进一步深入探索和综合利用枸杞提供依据,尤其是它在医疗保健领域的水果和活性成分。
