Prunellae Spica

Prunellae Spica Prunellae Spica is the dried fruit-spike of Prunella vlugaris L., family Lamiaceae (Labiatae).

Prunellae Spica alcoholic extract can reduce blood pressure reducing effects. It has strong anti-tumor activity, the active constituents are triterpenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids, polysaccharides, etc. Prunellae Spica has anti-microbial activity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37RV. A polysaccharide compound prunellin has anti-HIV activity. Prunellae Spica also has significant anti-viral activity against herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1). Alcohol precipitate of Prunellae Spica decoction has district anti-inflammatory activity. Prunellae Spica also has lipid peroxidation antagonizing activity. Pungent and bitter in flavor, cold in nature. Enter liver and gallbladder channels. Purge liver-fire, improve vision, and relieve swelling mass.