山苦茶是我国海南民间具有浓郁地方特色的植物饮料和药用植物。民间被广泛用于解油腻和助消化的保健饮料。现代药理学研究表明山苦茶具有清热解毒、利胆消食等功效。在本文中我们对近年来关于山苦茶中重要的化学成分和药理作用的研究做一综述。
Mallotus furetianus is a full-bodied local flavor plant drink and medicinal plant in Hainan province. Mallotus fure- tianus is widely used as health drink for removing grease and helping digestion. Modern pharmacology study shows that Mallo- tus furetianus has the function of removing toxic heat and benefiting gallbladder to digest food. In this article, we have reviewed research literatures of Mallotus furetianus on chemical components and pharmacological action.