Chemical nature: naringin (Naringin), also known as naringin, citrus glycosides, is a flavonoid compound
I. Pharmacological effects
Antioxidant
Scavenging free radicals: directly scavenging free radicals such as DPPH, ABTS, etc., protecting cells from oxidative damage.
Enhance the activity of antioxidant enzymes: Enhance the activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), etc. to reduce oxidative stress.
Anti-inflammatory
Inhibit inflammatory mediators: Reduce the production of inflammatory factors such as prostaglandin E₂ (PGE₂) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α).
Applicable diseases: arthritis, asthma, dermatitis and other inflammatory diseases.
Improve myocardial ischemia
Increase coronary blood flow: dilate blood vessels and improve blood supply to the heart muscle.
Reducing symptoms: relieving myocardial ischemia manifestations such as panic and chest tightness.
Regulate blood lipids
Lowering cholesterol: reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and increasing high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).
Anti-atherosclerosis: Reduce lipid deposition and protect the health of blood vessels.
Immune Enhancement
Stimulate immune system: activate immune cells such as macrophages and lymphocytes to improve body resistance.
Antibacterial and antiviral
Antibacterial activity: inhibit the growth of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli.
Antiviral activity: preventive and protective effect on virus-infected mice.
Other effects
Suppressing cough and resolving phlegm: Promoting the lungs to stop coughing and inhibiting the propagation of airway bacteria.
Clearing heat and removing toxins: improving toothache and sore throat caused by wind evils entering the body.
Promote fracture healing: up-regulate bone morphogenetic protein (BMP), accelerate bone repair.
II. Clinical Applications
Cardiovascular system diseases
Myocardial ischemia, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris: improve myocardial blood supply, relieve symptoms.
Hypertension: promote nitric oxide production, dilate blood vessels, reduce blood pressure.
Inflammatory diseases
Arthritis, asthma, dermatitis: inhibit inflammatory response, reduce symptoms.
Metabolic syndrome
Hyperlipidemia: regulate blood lipids, reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
Obesity: promote fat metabolism, assist in weight control.
Cancer and Tumor
Adjuvant anti-cancer therapy: inhibit tumor growth and improve patients’ quality of life.
Respiratory Diseases
Pneumonia and bronchitis: relieving cough and phlegm, clearing heat and removing toxins.
Skeletal System Diseases
Osteoporosis, bone fracture: promote bone repair and improve bone density.