Extract of Nanhaia speciosa J. Compton & Schrire alleviates LPS-induced acute lung injury via the NF-κB/Nrf2/AQPs pathway

Abstract

Nanhaia speciosas J. Compton & Schrire (the name Nanhaia speciosas J. Compton & Schrire has been accepted by the World Checklist of Vascular Plants https://www.worldfloraonline.org/taxon/wfo-0001444004) is a traditional Zhuang medicine that have been widely used for centuries. It has been used in the treatment of lung inflammation, tuberculosis, rheumatic pain, lumbar muscle strain, and various other ailments, such as chronic hepatitis, menoxenia, leukorrhea, and injuries. In addition, N. speciosa has also been used to treat acute lung injury (ALI).