蒔蘿Anethum graveolens為傘形科蒔蘿屬單種植物，其干燥果實為傳統(tǒng)中藥。蒔蘿主要含有揮發(fā)油、黃酮、香豆素及葡萄糖苷等成分，具有抑菌、抗氧化、抗胃潰瘍、降膽固醇、降血糖等作用。蒔蘿及其精油能緩解疼痛、刺激食欲、促進消化、減輕氣脹及預防動脈硬化等。對蒔蘿的化學成分和藥理作用進行綜述，以期為蒔蘿深入研究和開發(fā)利用提供參考。

Anethum graveolens is the sole species of the genus Anethum L. (Umbelliferae). Its dried fruits are used as traditional Chinese materia medica. The main chemical constituent of A. graveolens contains volatile oil, flavonoids, coumarins, and glycosides which have antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-ulcer, cholesterol-lowering, and hypoglycemic effects. A. graveolens and its essential oil can relieve pain, stimulate appetite, promote digestion, relieve flatulence, and prevent arteriosclerosis and other disorders as well. This review aims to summary on the chemical constituents of A. graveolens and their pharmacological effects, and the provide references for its further research and development.