Phytochemical characteristics and biological activities of Rhus chinensis Mill.: a review

Zhang, Yi; Zhang, Yuanyue; Yi, Junjie; Cai, Shengbao

doi:10.1016/j.cofs.2022.100925

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“…The main active ingredients in roots are flavones including 5,6,7,5′-tetramethoxy-3′,4′-methylenedioxyflavone, 5,6,7,3′,4′,5′-hexamethoxyflavone and 5,7,5′-trimethoxy-3′,4′-methylenedioxyflavone, while none of them are identified in honeys. Moreover, the major bioactive ingredients in Chinese sumac are myricetin-3-O-galactoside, gallic acid, and dammarane triterpenoids, but they were also not found in this research. Overall, these findings confirm that characteristic compounds from flower nectaries are tissue-specific and are distinctly different from those in roots, stems, leaves, and flowers.…”

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Characteristic Components and Authenticity Evaluation of Chinese Honeys from Three Different Botanical Sources

Du,

Zhu,

Qiao

et al. 2023

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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We aimed to identify the characteristic phytochemicals of safflower, Chinese sumac, and bauhinia honeys to assess their authenticity. We discovered syringaldehyde, riboflavin, lumiflavin, lumichrome, rhusin [(1E,4E)-1,5-diphenylpenta-1,4-dien-3one-O-cinnamoyl oxime], bitterin {4-hydroxy-4-[3-(1-hydroxyethyl) oxiran-2-yl]-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one}, and unedone as characteristic phytochemicals of these three types of honeys. The average contents of syringaldehyde, riboflavin, lumiflavin, or lumichrome in safflower honey were 41.

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Characteristic Components and Authenticity Evaluation of Chinese Honeys from Three Different Botanical Sources

Du,

Zhu,

Qiao

et al. 2023

J. Agric. Food Chem.

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“…However, because the components of NTE were not analyzed, further research is needed to identify the active components of NTE for the development of functional foods. In addition, we conducted experiments using the leaf of NT in this study; however, it has been revealed that not only leaf but also fruit, stem, and Galla chinensis have various ingredients and effects [13]. Therefore, further studies on various parts of the NT are required.…”

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“…Nutgall tree (NT), also known as the Chinese sumac or Rhus chinensis Mill, is distributed in the wide range of temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions [12]. Owing to their abundant nutrients, the leaf and fruit of NT have been used as ingredients in appetizers, spices, vinegar, drinks, and oils [13]. More importantly, almost all parts of NT, including the leaf, stem, root, fruit, seed, and Galla chinensis, have been used for the treatment of diarrhea, diabetes, jaundice, hepatitis, arthralgia, chronic cough, and cold [13].…”

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“…Owing to their abundant nutrients, the leaf and fruit of NT have been used as ingredients in appetizers, spices, vinegar, drinks, and oils [13]. More importantly, almost all parts of NT, including the leaf, stem, root, fruit, seed, and Galla chinensis, have been used for the treatment of diarrhea, diabetes, jaundice, hepatitis, arthralgia, chronic cough, and cold [13]. Recently, a large number of studies have drawn attention to the medicinal value of NT, revealing a variety of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, lignans, phenolic acids, tannins, fatty acids, and urushiols, and its biological activities include anti-oxidant, anti-viral, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti-cancer, and hepatoprotective activities [14,15].…”

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Blood-Pressure-Lowering and Endothelium-Dependent Vasorelaxant Effects of Nutgall Tree in Rats

Shin,

Park,

Choi

et al. 2024

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Hypertension is the crucial modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and efforts to identify functional foods that are effective for hypertension control are increasing. The nutgall tree (NT, Rhus chinensis Mill.) is used in traditional medicine and food because of its medicinal value. However, the role of NT in hypertension has not been investigated. Therefore, the hypotensive effect of NT leaf ethanol extract (NTE) was investigated in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHRs). SHRs were allocated to three groups (control, 300, or 1000 mg/kg NTE), and blood pressure was measured before and after oral administration. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased in the NTE 1000 mg/kg group and was the lowest at 2 h after administration (−26.4 ± 10.3, −33.5 ± 9.8%, respectively). Daily NTE administration for five days also resulted in a similar effect. Further, the vasorelaxant effects and related mechanisms were investigated in the aortas of Sprague Dawley rats. NTE showed the dose-dependent blood-vessel-relaxing effect, and its mechanism involves the NO-sGC-cGMP pathway, activation of K+ channels, and reduction in the vasoconstrictive action of angiotensin II. Therefore, our study provides basic data indicating the potential use of NTE as a functional food for high blood pressure.

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“…Its fruits are commonly utilized as natural sources for beverages, spices, and edible fruit oil, and is a valuable economic tree species [ 17 ]. It is also recorded in some medical books that its roots, stems, leaves, and fruits have good medicinal value and can prevent hepatitis and jaundice, for example [ 18 , 19 ]. Previous research indicates that Chinese sumac fruit is abundant in polyphenolic flavonoids, with notable biological activities including anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation [ 20 ].…”

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Chinese Sumac (Rhus chinensis Mill.) Fruits Prevent Hyperuricemia and Uric Acid Nephropathy in Mice Fed a High-Purine Yeast Diet

Ma,

Cai,

Sun

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Hyperuricemia (HUA) is a prevalent chronic disease, characterized by excessive blood uric acid levels, that poses a significant health risk. In this study, the preventive effects and potential mechanisms of ethanol extracts from Chinese sumac (Rhus chinensis Mill.) fruits on HUA and uric acid nephropathy were comprehensively investigated. The results demonstrated a significant reduction in uric acid levels in hyperuricemia mice after treatment with Chinese sumac fruit extract, especially in the high-dose group, where the blood uric acid level decreased by 39.56%. Visual diagrams of the kidneys and hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained sections showed the extract’s effectiveness in protecting against kidney damage caused by excessive uric acid. Further investigation into its mechanism revealed that the extract prevents and treats hyperuricemia by decreasing uric acid production, enhancing uric acid excretion, and mitigating the oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions induced by excessive uric acid in the kidneys. Specifically, the extract markedly decreased xanthine oxidase (XOD) levels and expression in the liver, elevated the expression of uric acid transporters ABCG2, and lowered the expression of uric acid reabsorption proteins URAT1 and SLC2A9. Simultaneously, it significantly elevated the levels of endogenous antioxidant enzymes (SOD and GSH) while reducing the level of malondialdehyde (MDA). Furthermore, the expression of uric-acid-related proteins NLRP3, ACS, and Caspase-3 and the levels of IL-1β and IL-6 were significantly reduced. The experimental results confirm that Chinese sumac fruit extract can improve HUA and uric acid nephropathy in mice fed a high-purine yeast diet. This finding establishes a theoretical foundation for developing Chinese sumac fruit as a functional food or medicine for preventing and treating HUA.

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Phytochemical characteristics and biological activities of Rhus chinensis Mill.: a review

Cited by 7 publications

References 66 publications

Characteristic Components and Authenticity Evaluation of Chinese Honeys from Three Different Botanical Sources

Characteristic Components and Authenticity Evaluation of Chinese Honeys from Three Different Botanical Sources

Blood-Pressure-Lowering and Endothelium-Dependent Vasorelaxant Effects of Nutgall Tree in Rats

Chinese Sumac (Rhus chinensis Mill.) Fruits Prevent Hyperuricemia and Uric Acid Nephropathy in Mice Fed a High-Purine Yeast Diet

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