Phellodendri Cortex: A Phytochemical, Pharmacological, and Pharmacokinetic Review.
Yue SunGeorge Binh LenonAngela Wei Hong YangPublished in: Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM (2019)
The compounds of the crude bark of PC and its subspecies have showcased a wide range of pharmacological effects. Pharmacological efficacies of PC are supported by its diverse class of alkaloid, limonoid, phenolic acid, quinic acid, lignan, and flavonoid. Obacunone and obaculactone could be the bioactive compounds for atopic dermatitis management. PC and its subspecies are generally safe to use but extra care is required for certain conditions and group of people.