Phytochemicals, Biological Activities, Molecular Mechanisms, and Future Prospects of Plantago asiatica L.

Plantago asiatica L. has been used as a vegetable and nutritious food in Asia for thousands of years. According to recent phytochemical and pharmacological research, the active compositions of the plant contribute to various health benefits, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer. This article reviews the 87 components of the plant and their structures, as well as their biological activities and molecular research progress, in detail. This review provides valuable reference material for further study, production, and application of P. asiatica, as well as its components in functional foods and therapeutic agents.

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Plantago asiatica L., a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, has been used as a vegetable and nutritious food in Asia for thousands of years. Recent research has shown that its active compounds have various health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, and anticancer properties. This article provides a detailed review of the 87 components of the plant, their structures, as well as their biological activities and molecular research progress. The findings of this review serve as valuable reference material for further study, production, and application of P. asiatica and its components in functional foods and therapeutic agents.