Ophiopogon japonicus (Mai-Men-Dong)

Traditional uses

China

  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Fever
  • Laryngitis
  • Lung
  • Sialogogue
  • Stomach
  • Thirst
  • Tumor
  • Sore(Throat)
  • Bronchitis
  • Hemoptysis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Tumor(Lung)
  • Cancer(Thyroid)
  • Pertussis

Chemicals

Tuber

  • COPPER — 3 to 4
  • DESMETHYLOPHIOPOGONONE-B
  • D-FRUCTOSE
  • D-GLUCOSE
  • ISOOPHIOPOGONONE-A
  • KAEMPFEROL-3-GLUCOSYLGALACTOSIDE
  • MAGNESIUM — 390 to 410
  • METHYLOPHIOPOGONANONE-B
  • METHYLOPHIOPOGONONE-A
  • METHYLOPHIOPOGONONE-B
  • OLIGOSACCHARIDE-B
  • OPHIOPOGON-B
  • OPHIOPOGON-B
  • OPHIOPOGON-C
  • OPHIOPOGON-D
  • OPHIOPOGONANONE-A
  • OPHIOPOGONONE-B
  • POTASSIUM — 8580 to 10600
  • RHAMNOSE
  • BETA-SITOSTEROL
  • BETA-SITOSTEROL-BETA-D-GLUCOSIDE
  • STIGMASTEROL
  • SUCROSE
  • OLIGOSACCHARIDE-C
  • OPHIOPOGON-C
  • OLIGOSACCHARIDE-A
  • ARSENIC — 0.05
  • IRON — 70 to 340
  • MANGANESE — 5 to 27
  • MUCILAGE
  • OPHIOPOGON-A
  • OPHIOPOGON-D
  • OPHIOPOGONONE-A
  • RUSCOGENIN
  • SODIUM — 113 to 273
  • ZINC — 7 to 16
  • METHYLOPHIOPOGONANONE-A
  • CALCIUM — 870 to 3450

Plant

  • OCTACOSANOL
  • TRIACONTANOL
  • DOTRIACONTANOL

Root

  • OPHIOPOGONIN-C
  • OPHIOPOGONIN-C
  • OPHIOPOGONIN-D
  • OPHIOPOGONIN-B
  • OPHIOPOGONIN-D
  • OPHIOPOGONIN-A

Activities

  1. Hypocholesterolemic — 7 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MUCILAGE, OCTACOSANOL, STIGMASTEROL
  2. Antiarthritic — 5 compounds; CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  3. Antiinflammatory — 5 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, RUSCOGENIN, STIGMASTEROL
  4. Antiosteoporotic — 5 compounds; CALCIUM, COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  5. Antidiabetic — 4 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  6. Antioxidant — 4 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, MANGANESE, STIGMASTEROL, SUCROSE
  7. Hypotensive — 4 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM, ZINC
  8. Pesticide — 4 compounds; ARSENIC, BETA-SITOSTEROL, RUSCOGENIN, ZINC
  9. Antialcoholic — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  10. Antianemic — 3 compounds; COPPER, IRON, MANGANESE
  11. Antiarrhythmic — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  12. Antidepressant — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  13. Antiepileptic — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  14. Antifatigue — 3 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  15. Antihypertensive — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  16. Antiinsomniac — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  17. AntiPMS — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE
  18. Antiprostatitic — 3 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, RUSCOGENIN, ZINC
  19. Antispasmodic — 3 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL-BETA-D-GLUCOSIDE, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  20. Antisyndrome-X — 3 compounds; MAGNESIUM, MANGANESE, ZINC
  21. Antiviral — 3 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, OCTACOSANOL, STIGMASTEROL
  22. Anxiolytic — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  23. Cancer-Preventive — 3 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, MUCILAGE, STIGMASTEROL
  24. Cardioprotective — 3 compounds; toxic activity; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  25. Diuretic — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  26. Hypoglycemic — 3 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, BETA-SITOSTEROL-BETA-D-GLUCOSIDE, MANGANESE
  27. Immunomodulator — 3 compounds; COPPER, MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  28. Vasodilator — 3 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  29. Androgenic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, OCTACOSANOL
  30. Anorexic — 2 compounds; ARSENIC, BETA-SITOSTEROL
  31. Antianxiety — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  32. Antiatherosclerotic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  33. Anticanker — 2 compounds; IRON, ZINC
  34. Anticlimacteric — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  35. Anticoronary — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  36. Antiherpetic? — 2 compounds; TRIACONTANOL, ZINC
  37. Antihyperkinetic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  38. Antileukemic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, BETA-SITOSTEROL-BETA-D-GLUCOSIDE
  39. Antilymphomic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, ZINC
  40. Antimenopausal — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  41. Antinociceptive — 2 compounds; COPPER, STIGMASTEROL
  42. Antiobesity — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
  43. Antiophidic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL
  44. Antiperiodontitic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
  45. Antiplaque — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  46. Antirheumatic — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, ZINC
  47. Antiseptic — 2 compounds; RUSCOGENIN, ZINC
  48. Antistress — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  49. Antistroke — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, POTASSIUM
  50. Artemicide — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL
  51. Demulcent — 2 compounds; MUCILAGE, SUCROSE
  52. Estrogenic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, STIGMASTEROL
  53. Hypolipidemic — 2 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL, OCTACOSANOL
  54. Insulinogenic — 2 compounds; MAGNESIUM, ZINC
  55. Laxative — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  56. Tranquilizer — 2 compounds; CALCIUM, MAGNESIUM
  57. Vulnerary — 2 compounds; SUCROSE, ZINC
  58. ACE-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; ZINC
  59. Aggregant — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  60. Analgesic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  61. Angiogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  62. Angiotensin-Receptor-Blocker — 1 compounds; POTASSIUM
  63. Antiacne — 1 compounds; ZINC
  64. Antiacrodermatitic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
  65. Antiadenomic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  66. Antiaggregant — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  67. Antiakathisic — 1 compounds; IRON
  68. Antiallergic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  69. Antialopecic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  70. Antialzheimeran — 1 compounds; ZINC
  71. Antiandrogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  72. Antianginal — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  73. Antiangiogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  74. Antianorectic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  75. Antianorexic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  76. Antiasthmatic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  77. Antibacterial — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  78. AntiBPH — 1 compounds; ZINC
  79. Anticancer (Breast) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  80. Anticancer (Cervix) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  81. Anticancer (Lung) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  82. Anticapillary-Fragility — 1 compounds; RUSCOGENIN
  83. Anticataract — 1 compounds; ZINC
  84. Anticephalagic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  85. AntiCFS — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  86. Anticheilitic — 1 compounds; IRON
  87. Anticoeliac — 1 compounds; ZINC
  88. Anticold — 1 compounds; ZINC
  89. Anticolitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  90. Anticonvulsant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
  91. AntiCrohn's — 1 compounds; ZINC
  92. Antidandruff — 1 compounds; ZINC
  93. Antidementia — 1 compounds; ZINC
  94. Antidermatitic? — 1 compounds; toxic activity; TRIACONTANOL
  95. Antidiscotic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
  96. Antidote (Aluminum) — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  97. Antidote (Cadmium) — 1 compounds; ZINC
  98. Antidote (Lead) — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  99. Antidysgeuzic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  100. Antidyskinetic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
  101. Antidysmenorrheic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  102. Antieczemic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  103. Antiedemic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  104. Antiencephalopathic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  105. Antiendometriotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  106. Antienterotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  107. Antiestrogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  108. Antifeedant — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  109. Antifertility — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  110. Antifibromyalgic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  111. Antifibrotic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  112. Antifuruncular — 1 compounds; ZINC
  113. Antigastrotic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  114. Antiglaucomic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  115. Antigonadotrophic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  116. Antihangover — 1 compounds; ZINC
  117. Antihemorrhoidal — 1 compounds; RUSCOGENIN
  118. Antihepatotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; STIGMASTEROL
  119. Antihiccup — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  120. AntiHIV — 1 compounds; ZINC
  121. Antihyperlipoproteinaemic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  122. Antihypoglycemic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  123. Antiimpotence — 1 compounds; ZINC
  124. Antiinfective — 1 compounds; ZINC
  125. Antiinfertility — 1 compounds; ZINC
  126. Antiinflammatory? — 1 compounds; TRIACONTANOL
  127. Antilepric — 1 compounds; ZINC
  128. Antileukonychic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  129. Antilithic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  130. AntiLyme — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  131. Antimaculitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  132. Antimastalgic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  133. Antimenorrhagic — 1 compounds; IRON
  134. Antimetastatic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  135. Antimigraine — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  136. Antimitral-valve-prolapse — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  137. AntiMS — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  138. Antimutagenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  139. Antinephrolytic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
  140. Antineuropathic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
  141. Antineurotic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
  142. Antinyctalopic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  143. Antiophthalmic — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  144. Antiototic — 1 compounds; MANGANESE
  145. Antiparkinsonian — 1 compounds; OCTACOSANOL
  146. Antiprogestational — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  147. Antiprolactin — 1 compounds; ZINC
  148. Antiprostaglandin — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  149. Antiprostatadenomic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  150. Antipyretic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  151. AntiRaynaud's — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  152. Antiretinopathic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  153. Antisecretory — 1 compounds; D-GLUCOSE
  154. Antispare-Tire — 1 compounds; ZINC
  155. Antispasmophilic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  156. Antistomatitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  157. Antitic — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  158. Antitinnitic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  159. Antitriglyceride — 1 compounds; ZINC
  160. Antitumor — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL-BETA-D-GLUCOSIDE
  161. Antitumor (Breast) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  162. Antitumor (Cervix) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  163. Antitumor (Lung) — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  164. Antiulcer — 1 compounds; ZINC
  165. Antivaricose — 1 compounds; RUSCOGENIN
  166. Antiviral? — 1 compounds; ZINC
  167. Apoptotic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  168. Astringent — 1 compounds; ZINC
  169. Atherogenic — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  170. Beta-Blocker — 1 compounds; POTASSIUM
  171. Calcium-Antagonist — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  172. Calcium-Channel-Blocker — 1 compounds; CALCIUM
  173. Candidicide — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  174. Cardiotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; POTASSIUM
  175. Caspase-8-Inducer — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  176. CNS-Depressant — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  177. Collagenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  178. Collyrium — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  179. Contraceptive — 1 compounds; COPPER
  180. Copper-Antagonist — 1 compounds; ZINC
  181. Deodorant — 1 compounds; ZINC
  182. Detoxicant (Alcohol) — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ZINC
  183. Ergogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  184. Febrifuge — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  185. Flatugenic — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  186. Gonadotrophic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  187. Hepatoprotective — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  188. Hypercholesterolemic — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  189. Hypertensive — 1 compounds; SODIUM
  190. Immunostimulant — 1 compounds; ZINC
  191. Immunosuppressant — 1 compounds; ZINC
  192. Leptingenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  193. Litholytic — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  194. Mucogenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  195. Myorelaxant — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  196. Neurotransmitter — 1 compounds; toxic activity; MAGNESIUM
  197. NF-kB-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; ZINC
  198. Ovulant — 1 compounds; STIGMASTEROL
  199. Preservative — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  200. Prooxidant — 1 compounds; IRON
  201. Schizophrenigenic — 1 compounds; COPPER
  202. Sedative — 1 compounds; STIGMASTEROL
  203. Spermicide — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  204. Spermigenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  205. Stimulant — 1 compounds; OCTACOSANOL
  206. Sweetener — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  207. Testosteronigenic — 1 compounds; ZINC
  208. Trichomonicide — 1 compounds; ZINC
  209. Triglycerigenic — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  210. Ubiquiot — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  211. Ulcerogenic — 1 compounds; BETA-SITOSTEROL
  212. Uricogenic — 1 compounds; SUCROSE
  213. Uterorelaxant — 1 compounds; MAGNESIUM
  214. Vasoconstrictor — 1 compounds; RUSCOGENIN

Toxic compounds

  • BETA-SITOSTEROL — Antimutagenic; Tuber; 250 ug/ml
  • BETA-SITOSTEROL — Hepatoprotective; Tuber
  • COPPER — Cardioprotective; Tuber
  • MAGNESIUM — Anticonvulsant; Tuber
  • MAGNESIUM — Antinephrolytic; Tuber
  • MAGNESIUM — Antineurotic; Tuber
  • MAGNESIUM — Cardioprotective; Tuber
  • MAGNESIUM — Neurotransmitter; Tuber
  • POTASSIUM — Cardioprotective; Tuber; 3,000-5,000 mg
  • POTASSIUM — Cardiotoxic; Tuber; 18,000 mg/man/day
  • STIGMASTEROL — Antihepatotoxic; Tuber
  • TRIACONTANOL — Antidermatitic?; Plant
  • ZINC — Antiacrodermatitic; Tuber; 8-34 mg/day/orl/chd
  • ZINC — Antineuropathic; Tuber
  • ZINC — Detoxicant (Alcohol); Tuber