Research Article

Immunomodulatory Effects of Taiwanese Neolitsea Species on Th1 and Th2 Functionality

Table 1

The possible bioactivities of Taiwanese Neolitsea plants used in this study.

Scientific nameParts of plant usedKnown possible bioactivities

N. aciculataLeaf, stem, and rootAntibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities [38]
N. aciculata var. variabillimaLeaf, stem, and rootNeed to be studied
N. acuminatissimaLeaf, stem, and rootCytotoxicity [43]
N. buisanensisLeaf, stem, and rootNeed to be studied
N. daibuensisLeaf, stem, and rootAnti-inflammation [40]
N. hiiranensisLeaf, stem, and rootAnti-inflammatory, antimicrobial [34], and immunomodulatory activities [27]
N. konishiiLeaf, stem, and rootVasoconstriction [25], cardiotonic, and anti-inflammatory effects [41, 60]
N. parvigemmaLeaf, stem, and rootAnti-inflammatory [39], antifungal [61], and antiplatelet activity [26]
N. sericea var. aurataLeaf and stemAntiradical activity [62]
N. villosaLeaf, stem, and rootCytotoxicity [44]

Taiwanese endemic Neolitsea species.