Current Insight on Siraitia grosvenorii Flavonoids Extraction Process and its Bioactivity Characteristic: A Review

Abstract

The Siraitia grosvenorii is a Chinese herb with various bioactive properties that has been widely used as a culinary ingredient and in traditional medicine. Flavonoids are among the important bioactive compounds in S. grosvenorii, which contribute significantly to the biological activity of S. grosvenorii. S. grosvenorii-flavonoids have been reported to possess various biological and pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, and anti-diabetic, which are important for human health. Based on previous reports, the structure, extraction technology, biological activity and further development regarding S. grosvenorii-flavonoids are reviewed in this paper, providing appropriate insights and references for future development of S. grosvenorii-flavonoids.