Hyperoside: a review of pharmacological effects

Hyperoside, also known as quercetin-3-O-?-D-galactopyranoside, belongs to the class of flavonol glycosides. Its aglycon is quercetin, and sugar base galactopyranoside. It made quercetin. The O atom at 3rd position element connected group by a ?-glycosidic bond. Hyperoside, which widely present in planted objects, such fruits whole plants Hypericaceae, Rosaceae, Campanulaceae, Lamiaceae, Berberis spp., has received extensive attention due its anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, other disease activities, well protective effects on cardiovascular system, nervous digestive system immune system. While glycosides are commonly researched topic, there very few studies metabolic pathways, overuse adverse reactions rarely reported. This article provides comprehensive review pharmacological research results hyperoside, new perspective limitations existing pathways toxicology. ideas for further clinical application hyperoside.