玉米是世界上主要的谷类作物之一,和它的副产品已经表现出药用特性的探索。本文拟综述Z.mays(玉米丝,根,苞片,茎,麸皮,和叶子)支持治疗不同疾病的治疗潜力,重点是天然存在的化合物和详细的药理学发展。基于这篇综述,提供了231种天然化合物。其中,黄酮类化合物,萜烯,苯丙素类化合物,和生物碱是最常见的报道。Z.mays的副产品具有利尿作用,保肝,抗糖尿病,抗氧化剂,神经保护,抗炎,抗癌,植物保护活动,和其他活动。本文综述了Z.mays的植物化学和药理活性,以进行全面的质量控制以及安全性和有效性,以增强其未来的应用。
Zea mays (Z. mays) is one of the main cereal crops in the world, and it\'s by-products have exhibited medicinal properties to explore. This article intends to
review the chemical compositions and pharmacological activities of by-products of Z. mays (corn silks, roots, bract, stems, bran, and leaves) which support the therapeutic potential in the treatment of different diseases, with emphasis on the natural occurring compounds and detailed pharmacological developments. Based on this
review, 231 natural compounds are presented. Among them, flavonoids, terpenes, phenylpropanoids, and alkaloids are the most frequently reported. The by-products of Z. mays possess diuretic effects, hepatoprotective, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, plant protection activity, and other activities. This article reviewed the phytochemistry and pharmacological activities of Z. mays for comprehensive quality control and the safety and effectiveness to enhance future application.