Dan Zhao¹ , Yi Huang² , Degang Zhao^2,3

1 Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, 550002, Guizhou, China
2 National-local Joint Engineering Research Center of Karst Region Plant Resources Utilization & Breeding (Guizhou), College of Life Sciences/Institute of Agro-Bioengineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, Guizhou, China
3 Plant Conservation & Breeding Technology Center, Guizhou Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biotechnology/Biotechnology Institute of Guizhou Province, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang, 550006, Guizhou, China
Author    Correspondence author
Medicinal Plant Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0021
Received: 12 Aug., 2024    Accepted: 15 Sep., 2024    Published: 28 Sep., 2024

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Zhao D., Huang Y., and Zhao D.G., 2024, Natural compounds from Eucommia ulmoides and their medicinal properties, Medicinal Plant Research, 14(5): 245-258 (doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0021)

Eucommia ulmoides, a traditional medicinal plant, has been widely recognized for its therapeutic applications in Chinese medicine. This study focuses on analyzing the natural compounds found in Eucommia ulmoides and their medicinal properties and identifies the major phytochemical classes through various extraction and analytical techniques, followed by a quantitative and qualitative analysis. The pharmacological effects of these bioactive compounds were explored, with an emphasis on their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular benefits, and immunomodulatory effects. Additionally, this study investigates biosynthetic pathways and genetic engineering approaches to enhance the production of beneficial compounds. Case studies are presented to demonstrate the therapeutic use of Eucommia ulmoides in hypertension, diabetic,arthritis, and neuroprotection. This study compares traditional applications with modern pharmacological advancements, addressing safety concerns, industrial applications, and market potential. The findings suggest that Eucommia ulmoides holds significant promise for future medicinal applications, offering a bridge between traditional knowledge and modern science.

Eucommia ulmoides; Phytochemicals; Bioactive compounds; Medicinal properties; Pharmacological effects