Persicae Semen

(Taoren)

the seed of mature

peaches consumed as both food and medicine

is native to the temperate regions of China

distributed in the provinces of North and East China

and currently cultivated worldwide. The primary components of

Persicae Semen

include volatile oil

protein

amino acids

amygdalin

and prunasin

all of which have pharmacological properties

such as anti-inflammatory

antioxidant

and immune regulatory effects

and are clinically used in the treatment of gynecological

cardiovascular

cerebrovascular

orthopedic

and digestive system diseases. This review provides a comprehensive perspective on the resource status

ethnopharmacology

phytochemistry

pharmacology

and toxicology

as well as the trend of

Persicae Semen

patent

global distribution

and clinical applications. This review will help facilitate the development and utilization of

Persicae Semen

in clinical settings.