Study on the Blood Lipid-lowering and Anti-atherosclerosis Function of Piper longum and Its Effective Ingredients
荜茇及其有效成分降脂抗动脉粥样硬化研究概况

Based on the literature search both in China and abroad, this article reviewed the research situation on blood lipid-lowering and anti-atherosclerosis function of Piper longum and its effective ingredients. The study results showed that Piper longum and its effective ingredients, such as piperine and piperlonguminine, have obvious blood lipid-lowering function. And piperlonguminine, is especially effective in lowering blood lipid and anti-atherosclerosis with very low toxin. Piper longum is a promising material for the future blood lipid-lowering compound development. This review also provided references for the further research and development in this aspect.