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线叶金雀花Aspalathus linearis（Barm.f.）R. Dahlgren为南非特有植物，现代研究表明其叶与小枝富 含多酚类物质以及特有黄酮类成分aspalathin和nothofagin，具有改善氧化应激及炎症反应损伤、降低血糖、保护 肝脏、抗癌症以及抗诱变等多方面的药理作用。本文对线叶金雀花的研究进展进行了综述，为进一步研究开发 提供参考。
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Rooibos, Aspalathus linearis (Barm.f.) R. Dahlgren, is a South African endemic plant. Modern researches have shown that its leaves and branches are rich in polyphenols and specific flavonoids, aspalathin and nothofagin, which have many pharmacological effects on improving oxidative stress and inflammation, reducing blood sugar, protecting liver, resisting cancer and mutagenesis. In this paper, the research progress of Rooibos is summarized which could provide reference for further research and development.
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国家科技部重大专项“重大新药创制”项目（No.2011ZX09201-201-22）：中药大品种“复方血栓通胶囊”技术改造，负责人：唐民科
