乳香為橄欖科植物乳香樹或同屬植物的膠狀樹脂，主要含有五環(huán)三萜、四環(huán)三萜、大環(huán)二萜等萜類和多種揮發(fā)油類成分。研究表明藥用乳香具有抗炎、抗腫瘤、抗哮喘、抗氧化等藥理活性，有潛在的藥用價(jià)值。綜述了乳香化學(xué)成分和藥理作用研究進(jìn)展，為乳香的進(jìn)一步研究提供參考。

Frankincense, the gum resin of Boswellia carterii or the other plants belonging to the same species, mainly consists of chemical constituents such as terpens (tetra- and penta-cyclic triterpens, diterpens) and essential oil. Investigations on the pharmacological effects of the resin have demonstrated its anti-inflammatory, antitumor, anti-asthma, anti-oxidative activities etc., and these results indicate potential medicinal value of this material. In this review, the recent progresses in the research of chemical constituents and pharmacological activities are summarized, which will provide reference for further research of B. carterii.

國(guó)家重大新藥創(chuàng)制專項(xiàng)（2011ZX09401-009）