Effects of Root on Vascular Diseases.

BACKGROUND

Gentiana lutea (GL), commonly known as yellow gentian, bitter root, and bitterwort, belongs to family Gentianaceae. GL belongs to genus Gentiana, which is a rich natural source of iridoids, secoiridoids, xantones, flavonoids, triterpenoids, and carbohydrates. Medicinal plants from Gentiana species have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-mitogenic, anti-proliferative, and lipidlowering effects, as well as a cardioprotective, hypotensive, vasodilator and anti-platelet activities.

OBJECTIVE

We reviewed the recent literature related to the effects of Gentiana species, and their active components on vascular diseases.

METHODS

Data used for this review were obtained by searching the electronic database [PUBMED/ MEDLINE 1973 - February 2020]. The primary data search terms of interest were: Gentiana lutea, Gentienacea family, phytochemistry, vascular diseases, treatment of vascular diseases, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic.

CONCLUSION

Gentiana species and their constituents affect many different factors related to vascular disease development and progression. Therefore, Gentiana-based therapeutics represent potentially useful drugs for the management of vascular diseases.

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