Organic compounds isolated and extracted from the body of naturally existing organisms are collectively known as natural products. They are formed through photosynthesis and biochemical reaction inside the bodies of animals and plants. For example, starch comes from the seeds, stems and roots block of plants; meat, dairy products, eggs and cereals, beans are the basic source of protein; many drugs such as ephedrine, menthol and gall bladder are extracted from the corresponding organisms; indigo blue dye, red dye alizarin are respectively extracted from natural indigo leafs and madder; natural spices musk, jasmine, and rose also originate from the corresponding animal and plant body. The Chengdu Institute of Biology (Chinese academy of sciences) had promoted the research aspects of the natural products from the early 1960s, starting large-scale resources investigation of plants, amphibians, reptiles and microorganisms, mastering a lot of biological resources information in the southwest and the surrounding area. In the research aspect of active ingredients of natural medicinal plant, people have carried out research on the chemical constituents of hundreds of medicinal plants, isolating and identifying of a number of natural chemical components such as saponins, terpenoids, alkaloids, and flavonoids. Through this, people have further found over 100 kinds of novel natural compounds of some new structural skeleton and successfully developed a new herbal drug “DAXXK” for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. It has achieved good sales around the country with a total output value of 2.7 billion yuan and profits of 1.1 billion.
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Aconine can be obtained by the hydrolysis of aconitine; it is relatively non-toxic and possesses cardiotonic and analgesic properties. It is also used in quality control testing of Chinese herbal medi
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Oct 28,2026 Natural ProductsTerpineol: Benefits and Safety for Skin
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Trigonelline is a bioactive pyridine alkaloid. It has health benefits for diabetes and Alzheimer's disease and is safe to obtain through daily diet.
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Oleic acid is a mono-unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid found in various animal and vegetable sources. It has health benefits for human.
Oct 26,2026 Natural ProductsThe Bioactivity and Preparation of α-Curcumene
α-Curcumene is mainly found in the essential oils of turmeric (Curcuma longa), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and various plants of the Apiaceae family. It is one of the characteristic aroma components
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Ursolic acid is a naturally occurring plant compound classified as a pentacyclic triterpenoid. It has a few biological activities, which is beneficial for skin and cardiovascular system.
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Fisetin is a natural plant flavonol found in fruits and vegetables like strawberries and apples. It has a few bioactivities such as anticancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
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Ligustilide is a phthalide derivative widely found in traditional Chinese medicinal herbs such as Danggui and Ligusticum chuanxiong. It is used to treat circulatory system diseases.
Oct 22,2026 Natural ProductsRaspberry Ketone: Synthesis and Benefits
Raspberry ketone is an aromatic phenolic compound naturally occurring in red raspberries, kiwifruit, peaches, and apples and reported for its potential therapeutic and nutraceutical properties.
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