Active ingredients, biological functions and application in animal production of Macleaya cordata.

Macleaya cordata is a traditional Chinese medicine in China. Its main active ingredients are mainly isoquinoline alkaloids, which has a variety of biological activity such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-tumor. It is an ideal alternative to antibiotics. The paper mainly introduces the characteristics of sanguinarine and chelerythrine, the main active components of Macleaya cordata, reviews the biological activities of Macleaya cordata, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-tumor activities, as well as its application in animal production, to provide a reference for further development and application of Macleaya cordata. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]