Functional constipation (FC) is a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder with complex causes. It is characterized by decreased bowel movement frequency, dry and hard stools, difficult defecation, or incomplete evacuation. And these symptoms might significantly impact the life quality of patients. Currently, there are numerous medications available for FC. However, they often lead to issues such as limited efficacy, significant toxic side effects, and low patient compliance. In recent years, there has been considerable interest in the development and application of bioactive ingredients derived from medicine food homology plants. Numerous studies have demonstrated that various bioactive compounds derived from medicinal and edible plants exert significant benefits in alleviating FC. This review comprehensively summarizes domestic and international research advancements and elucidates the potential pathogenesis of FC. Furthermore, therapeutic efficacy and underlying mechanisms of bioactive components derived from medicinal and edible homologous plants in alleviating FCs are systematically examined. The findings provide a theoretical foundation for the development of functional foods or dietary supplements with demonstrated efficacy against FC.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |