Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy (Oct 2024)

Research progress on the use of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge extracts in the treatment of pulmonary diseases

  • Peifeng Huang,
  • Xuezhen Wang,
  • Yingyi Cao,
  • Jiaming Yang,
  • Rongmei Yao,
  • Leiqin Liang,
  • Gong Cheng,
  • Long Yang

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 179
p. 117282

Abstract

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Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge extracts, known for their diverse biological activities, often have remarkable efficacy in treating pulmonary diseases overlooked due to their specific cardiovascular actions. With the recent outbreak of COVID-19, research into pulmonary-related diseases has garnered significant attention. Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge extracts can be broadly categorized into lipophilic and hydrophilic components; however, a comprehensive summary of their mechanisms in treating pulmonary diseases is lacking. Therefore, this review aims to systematically summarize the therapeutic mechanisms of 10 major Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge extracts in treating pulmonary fibrosis, lung cancer, acute lung injury, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, with the goal of identifying promising options for efficacious therapies.

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