Resveratrol is a naturally occurring phytoalexine found in
medicinal plants. Resveratrol is an active component extracted from
Huzhang(Polygonum cuspidatum) in China. It is an antioxidant phenol
and a potent vasodilator that inhibits serum triglyceride
synthesis, lipid peroxidation, and platelet aggregation. It is
extensively used for treatment of blood vessel disease such as
atheroscler
osis and hyperlipidemia. In addition, it has anti-virus and
anti-inflammatory activity, can treat acute microbial infections
and viral hepatitis, ect.
