Pharmacological activities and mechanisms of action of Pogostemon cablin Benth: a review

• Main Authors: Chen Junren (Author), Xie Xiaofang (Author), Li Mengting (Author), Xiong Qiuyun (Author), Li Gangmin (Author), Zhang Huiqiong (Author), Chen Guanru (Author), Xu Xin (Author), Yin Yanpeng (Author), Peng Fu (Author), Peng Cheng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Patchouli ("Guanghuoxiang") or scientifically known as Pogostemon cablin Benth, belonging to the family Lamiaceae, has been used in traditional Chinse medicine (TCM) since the time of the Eastern Han dynasty. In TCM theory, patchouli can treat colds, nausea, fever, headache, and d...