Alcoholic liver injury (ALI) is defined as liver damage resulting from the short-term or long-term ingestion of excessive amounts of alcohol. Flower medicines are derived from the entire or partial flowers of the plants. According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory, the flower medicines has a light texture and cooling properties, which can help to counteract heat, dampness and phlegm produced by alcohol to some extent. Additionally, they possess a sweet flavor and are less likely to cause side effects. Modern research has also found that flower medicines are rich in various active ingredients, which can alleviate ALI through antioxidant effects, regulation of lipid metabolism abnormalities, anti-inflammatory actions and modulation of gut microbiota. By summarizing the theoretical basis of TCM, the main action mechanisms and related research progress on the use of flower medicines in the prevention and treatment of ALI, this review aimed to provide ideas and directions for the ongoing development of flower medicine for preventing and treating ALI.
| 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 |