The Chimonanthus nitens Oliv. leaf (CNOL), as a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been widely used for the treatment of influenza and colds for a long history. However, the mechanism of colds and related the effects in CNOL have been little studied. In this study, anticomplement and
BACKGROUND
Chimonanthus nitens (family Calycanthaceae), Shanlamei in Chinese, is an unique species in China. The extract of dried leaves of Chimonanthus nitens has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and antitussive effects. Terpenes, coumarins, and flavonoids are usually regarded as the main active