Journal Of
Polyphenols

Abstract: Abstract The phenolic compounds in Cerasus were complex, mainly including fl avonoids, phenolic acids and lignin, and had antioxidant, anti-infl ammatory, anti-tumor, hypoglycemic and other pharmacological activities. Its fruit contains calcium, sugar, iron, phosphorus, protein, carotene and vitamin C, which has high nutritional value. This paper reviews the research progress of chemical constituents and pharmacological eff ects of Cerasus in recent years, so as to provide reference for its further research.

Key words: Cerasus plant, phenolic compound, pharmacological activity