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. 2020 Feb 13;2020:1021258. doi: 10.1155/2020/1021258

Table 1.

List of natural compounds described in the literature reviewed.

Product Product form Product source Active compound Compound class/type Mechanism of action Reference
1,8-Cineol Isolated compound Essential oil of Eucalyptus globulus leaves 1,8-Cineol Monoterpene Reduces the expression of NF-κB target gene MUC2 Greiner et al. [62]

3-Methoxy-catalposide Isolated compound P. rotundum var. subintegrum extract 3-Methoxy-catalposide Iridoid glycoside Inhibits the expression of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2, nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), and proinflammatory genes (IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α) Ryu et al. [63]

Achyranthes aspera L Ethanolic extract Roots Not reported Not reported Bronchoprotective activity Dey [64]

Ailanthus excelsa Roxb Aqueous extract Barks Not reported Not reported Bronchodilator and mast cell stabilizing activities Kumar [65]

Allium Cepa L. and quercetin Extract and isolated compound Methanolic extract and vegetable Quercetin [2-(3, 4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3, 5, 7-trihydroxy-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one, 3, 3′, 4′, 5, 6-entahydroxyflavone] Flavonoid Reduce the production of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13) and promote the relaxation of tracheal rings Oliveira et al. [66]

Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. Extract Leaves of Alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. Scholaricine, 19-epi-scholaricine, vallesamine, picrinine Alkaloid Reduce the eosinophilia, the production of proinflammatory cytokine (IL-4) and the expression of serum IgE and eotaxin Zhao et al. [67]

Amorphophallus konjac (konjac) Gel extract Not reported Not reported Plant Not elucidated Chua et al. [68]

Andropogon muricatus Crude extract Aerial parts Vetivenes. vetivenol, vetivenic acid, and vetivenyl acetate Sesquiterpenic compounds Inhibit the Ca2+ channels and phosphodiesterase activity Shah and Gilani [69]

Anoectochilus formosanus Hayata Aqueous extract Whole plant Kinsenoside Plant Reduce the IL-4 production by Tregs and enhance the production of IL-12 and IFN-γ by Th1 differentiation Hsieh et al. [70]

Artemisia maritima Essential oil Leaves 1,8-Cineol, camphor, camphene, and β-caryophyllene Terpenoid Inhibit the Ca2+ channels and phosphodiesterase activity Shah et al. [71]

Aster tataricus L. f. Extract Rhizomes Kaempferol, aurantiamide, and astin C Flavonoid Inhibit the expression of NF-κB and promote the activation of beta-2 adrenergic receptor Chen and Zheng [72]
Aster yomena (Kitam.) Honda Ethanolic extract Leaves Phenolic compounds not specified Phenolic compounds Attenuate the production of NO and IL-1β, and suppress the expression of NF-κB. In addition, suppress the activation of TLR4 and promote a reduction of intracellular ROS production Kang et al. [73]

Baicalin Isolated compound Leaves and branch 7-Glucuronic acid-5,6-dihydroxyflavone Flavonoid Suppress the lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF-α expression and inhibit the cyclic adenosine monophosphate-specific phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) Park et al. [74]

Baliospermum montanum Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) Chloroformic and ethanolic extracts Leaves Alkaloids, triterpenoids, diterpenoids, and glycosides Alkaloids, triterpenoids, diterpenoids, and glycosides Stabilize the mast cell degranulation and decrease the histamine release Venkatesh et al. [75]

Berry fruit Polyphenolic extract Not reported Phenolic compounds not specified Phenolic compounds not specified Not reported Power et al. [76]

Boswellia serrata, Boswellia carterii, and frankincense Essential oil Resinous part Fl-boswellic acid, acetyl-fl-boswellic acid, 11-keto-fl-boswellic acid, and acetyl-11-keto-fl-boswellic acid Boswellic acids Inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis Hamidpour et al. [77] and Al-Yasiry and Kiczorowska [78]

Boswellia serrata, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Curcuma longa Essential oil extract and extract Resinous part, licorice root and turmeric root, respectively Curcumin and fl-boswellic acid Polyphenol Reduce the plasma level of the leukotriene C4, nitric oxide and malondialdehyde Houssen et al. [79]

Buffalo spleen lipid and a bacterial polypeptide Extract Animal-derived and microorganism-derived, respectively Not reported Not reported Reduce the tracheal responsiveness and the amount of white blood cells Neamati et al. [80]

Bullfrog oil (Rana catesbiana shaw) Oil Bullfrog adipose tissue Oleic, linolenic, stearic, palmitic, and myristic acids. Eicosapentaenoic acids and decosahexaenoic acid Fatty acids Not elucidated Amaral-Machado et al. [81]

Bu-zhong-yi-qi-tang Aqueous extract Root of Astragalus mongholicus Bunge, Panax ginseng C.A.Mey, Angelica dah-rica Fisch. Ex Hoffm and Bupleurum chinense DC. Rhizome of Zingiber officinale Rosc, Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz, and Cimicifuga foetida L. Fruit of Ziziphus jujuba Mill. var. inermis Rehd. Pericarp of Citrus reticulata Blanco. Root and rhizome of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch Not reported Not reported Reduce the level of eotaxin, Th2-related cytokines (IL-4, IL-5, IL-13), IgE, and eosinophilia Yang et al. [82]

Caenorhabditis elegans Crude extract Microorganism Not reported Not reported Modulate the immunologic Th1/Th2 response Huang et al. [83]

Camellia sinensis L. Aqueous extract Not reported Polyphenois and flavonoids Polyphenois and flavonoids Not elucidated Sharangi [84]

Carica papaya Extract Leaves Tanins, alkaloids, steroids, and quinones Tanins, alkaloids, steroids, and quinones Reduce the expression of IL-4, IL-5, eotaxin, TNF-α, NF-κB, and iNOS Elgadir et al. [85]

Carum roxburghianum Crude extract Seeds Hydrocarbons, wax esters, sterol esters, triacylglycerols, free fatty acids, diacylglycerols, lysophosphatidylethanolamines, and phosphatidylinositols Hydrocarbons, wax esters, sterol esters, triacylglycerols, free fatty acids, diacylglycerols, lysophosphatidylethanolamines, and phosphatidylinositols Bronchodilator activity Khan et al. [86]

Chitin Isolated compound Shrimp Chitin Polysaccharide Not elucidated Ozdemir et al. [87]

Chrysin Isolated compound Marketable synthetic compound 5,7-Dihydroxy-2-phenyl-1-4H-chromen-4-one Flavonoid Reduces the histamine release and decreases the gene expression of proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-4, IL-6, TNF-α, NF-κB) Yao et al. [88]; Yao et al. [89]; Bae et al. [90]
Cissampelos sympodialis Eichl Extract Leaves Warifteine Alkaloid Reduce the expression of IL-3 and IL-5, increase the IL-10 level, and decrease the density of inflammatory cells Cerqueira-lima et al. [91]

Citrus tachibana Ethanolic extract Leaves Coumarins, carotenoids, and flavonoids Coumarins, carotenoids, and flavonoids Modulate the Th1/Th2 imbalance by inhibition of NF-κB signaling and histamine secretion Bui et al. [92]

Conjugated linoleic acid Conjugated compound Fatty tissue from ruminants Cis, cis-9,12-octadecadienoic acid Polyunsaturated fatty acid Modulate the PPARγ-dependent and PPARγ-independent inflammation signaling, the eicosanoid production, and humoral immune response Macredmond and Dorscheid [93]

Coumarins Isolated compound Synthetic compounds 6,7-Dihydroxycoumarin, 7-hydroxycoumarin and 4-methyl-7-hydroxycoumarin Coumarin Not elucidated Sanchez-Recillas et al. [94]

Crocetin Isolated compound Marketable synthetic compound Crocetin Carotenoid Activates the FOXP3 signaling through TIPE2 Ding et al. [95]

Curcumin Isolated compound Curcuma longa (1E, 6E)-1,7-Bis (4-hydroxy- 3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6- heptadiene-3,5-dione Polyphenol Inhibits the Notch1-GATA3 signaling pathway Zheng et al. [96]; Chong et al. [97]

Cyclotheonamides Isolated compound Marine Not reported Cyclic pentapeptides Inhibit the human ß-tryptase Schaschke and Sommerhoff [98]

Diallyl-disulfide Isolated compound Garlic oil Diallyl-disulfide Organosulfur Activates the NrF-2/HO-1 pathway and suppresses the NF-κB Shin et al. [99]

Dietary plant stanol esters Not reported Fatty acid Not reported Stanol ester Reduce the total plasma IgE, IL-1β, IL-13, and TNF-α Brull et al. [100]

Dioscorea nipponica Isolated compound Not reported Diosgenin Steroidal saponin Suppress the secretion of TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 Junchao et al. [101]

D-α-tocopheryl acetate Isolated compound Natural source D-α-tocopheryl acetate Vitamin Inhibits the oxidative stress. Modulates the allergic inflammation and the airway hyperresponsiveness Hoskins et al. [102]

Echinodorus scaber Hydroethanolic extract Leaves Vitexin, rutin, and gallic acid Phenolic compounds Decrease the migration of inflammatory cells and reduce the Th2 cytokines and IgE levels Rosa et al. [103]

Eclipta prostrata (L.)L. Methanolic extract Whole plant Wedelolactone and demethylwedelolactone Coumestan Reduce the bronchial hyperresponsiveness and the production of Th2 cytokines De Freitas Morel et al. [104]

Ecklonia cava Marine alga Brown macroalgae Fucodiphloroethol and phlorofucofuroeckol A Phlorotannins Downregulate the FcεRI expression and block the IgE-FcεRI binding Vo et al. [105]

Ephedra intermedia Crude extract Aerial parts Ephedrine and pseudoephedrine Alkaloids Not elucidated Gul et al. [106]

Ellagic acid Isolated compound Marketable synthetic compound Ellagic acid Polyphenol Inhibits the activation of the NF-κB Zhou et al. [107]

Emodin Isolated compound Roots and barks of Rheum palmatum and Polygonum multiflorum 1,3,8-Trihydroxy-6-methylanthraquinone Anthraquinone Suppresses the characteristics of airway inflammation, mucin components, and chitinase protein expression. Inhibits the NF-κB signaling pathway Shrimali et al. [108]

Euphorbia hirta Aqueous extract Not reported Galloylquinic acid, phorbol acid, leucocyanidol, quercitol, camphol, quercetin, chlorophenolic acid, shikimic acid Tanins, leucoanthocyanidins, flavonoids, and phenolic compounds Not elucidated Kunwar et al. [109]

Sesame Fixed oil Seeds 5,5′-(1S, 3aR, 4S, 6aR)-Tetrahydro-1H, 3H-furo [3,4-c]furan-1,4-diylbis-1,3-benzodioxole Polyphenol Decreases the levels of IL-4, Il-5, IL-13, and serum IgE. Reduces the amount of inflammatory cells and the eosinophil infiltration Lin et al. [41]

Farnesol Isolated compound Fruits, leaves, flowers 3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol Sesquiterpene Increases the level of IgG2a/IgE and reduces the total IgE, IgA, IgM, IgG Ku and Lin [110]

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium L.) Extract Leaves and parts above the ground Parthenolide Sesquiterpene Inhibit the IκB kinase complex and the histamine release Pareek et al. [111]

Flavonoids Isolated compound Vegetables (capers, tomatoes, fennel, sweet potato leaves, etc.), fruits (apple, apricots, grapes, plums, and berries), cereals (green/yellow beans and buckwheat) Not reported Polyphenol Prevent the IgE synthesis and the mast cell degranulation. Reduce the airway hyperresponsiveness and inhibit the human phospholipase A2 Castell et al. [112]; Lattig et al. [113]

Fumaria parviflora Linn Aqueous methanolic extract Aerial parts Fumarophycine, cryptopine, sanactine, stylopine, bicuculline, adlumine, perfumidine, and dihydrosanguirine Alkaloids Block the muscarinic receptors and the Ca2+ channels Najeeb ur et al. [114]

Galangin Synthetic compound Alpinia officinarum 3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-phenylchromen-4-one Flavonol Inhibits the TGF-β1 signaling by ROS generation and MAPK/Akt phosphorylation Liu et al. [115]

Geastrum saccatum Solid extract Fruiting bodies of Geastrum saccatum β-Glucose Polysaccharide Inhibit the NOS and COX Guerra dore et al. [116]

Ginsenosides Synthetic compound Root of ginseng Ginsenosides Glycoside Suppress the IL-4 level, increase the production of IFN-γ, and inhibit the mucus overproduction and recruitment of eosinophils Chen et al. [117]

Grape seed Extract Seeds Not reported Not reported Not elucidated. Mahmoud [118]

Gymnema sylvestre R. Br. Extract Leaves Not reported Tanins and saponins Not elucidated. Tiwari et al. [119]; Di Fabio et al. [120]

Herba epimedii Extract Leaves Icariin Flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, and alkaloids Inhibit the mRNA expression of TGF-β1 and TGF-β2. Modulate the TGF-β signaling Tang et al. [121]

Higenamine Isolated compound Tinospora crispa, Nandina domestica THUNBERG, Gnetum parvifolium C.Y. Cheng, Asarum heterotropoides 1-[(4-Hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline-6,7-diol Alkaloid Not elucidated Zhang et al. [122]

Homoegonol Isolated compound Styrax japonica 3-[2-(3,4-Dimethoxyphenyl)-7-methoxy-1-benzofuran-5-yl]propan-1-ol Lignan Reduces the inflammatory cells count and Th2 cytokines Shin et al. [123]

Hypericum sampsonii Isolated compound Aerial parts Not reported Polycyclic polyprenylated acylphloroglucinols Not elucidated Zhang et al. [124]

Justicia pectoralis Extract Aerial parts 7-Hydroxycoumarin Coumarin Decrease the tracheal hyperresponsiveness and the IL-1β and TNF-α levels Moura et al. [125]

Juniperus excelsa Crude extract Aerial parts (+)-Cedrol, (+)-Sabinene, (+)-limonene, terpinolene, endo-fenchol, cis-pinene hydrate, α-campholena, camphor, borneol, triene cycloheptane 1,3,5-trimethylene, β-myrcene, o-allyl toluene Anthraquinones, flavonoids, saponins, sterol, terpenoids, and tanins Inhibit the Ca2+ influx and the phosphodiesterase activity Khan et al. [126]

Kaempferol Isolated compound Biotransformation of synthetic kaempferol by genetically engineered E. coli Kaempferol-3-O-rhamnoside Flavonoid Reduces the inflammatory cells number, suppresses the production of Th2 cytokines and TNF-α Chung et al. [127]

Kefir Isolated compound Kefir grains Kefiran Microorganism derived Reduces the inflammatory cell number and decreases the level of IL-4, IL-13, IL-5, and IgE Kwon et al. [128]; Lee et al. [129]

Laurus nobilis L. Isolated compound Leaves of Laurus nobilis L Magnolialide Sesquiterpene Inhibit the mast cell degranulation and reduce the IL-4 and IL-5 production Lee et al. [130]

Lepidium sativum Crude extract Seeds Ascorbic acid, linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid Vitamin and fatty acids Promote a anticholinergic effect, inhibit the Ca2+ influx, and inhibit the phosphodiesterase activity Rehman et al. [131]

L-Theanine Isolated compound Green tea of Camellia sinensis L-Theanine (N-ethyl-L-glutamine) Amino acid Reduces the ROS production and decreases the levels of NF-κB and MMP-9 Hwang et al. [132]

Luteolin Isolated compound Perilla frutescens (2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-5,7-dihydroxy-4-chromenone) Flavonoid Inhibits the mucus overproduction and the GABAergic system Shen et al. [133]

Lysate bacterial (OM-85 Broncho-Vaxom) Extract H. influenzae, S. pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, smelly nose Klebsiella, S. aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus viridans, Neisseria catarrhalis Not reported Not reported Increase the level of IL-4, IL-10, and IFN-γ Lu et al. [134]

Mangifera indica L. extract (Vimang®) Extract Stem bark Mangiferin (1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone-c2-b-D-glucoside) Xanthone Inhibit the IgE production, the histamine release, and mast cell degranulation. Decrease the MMP-9 activity Rivera et al. [135]
Aqueous extract Barks Mangiferin (1,3,6,7-tetrahydroxyxanthone-c2-b-D-glucoside) Xanthone Reduce the inflammatory cells recruitment and the airway hyperresponsiveness. Increase the Th2 cytokines and attenuated the increase of the PIK3 activity Alvarez et al. [136]

Mangosteen Isolated compound Garcinia mangostana Linn. α- and γ-mangostin Xanthone Inhibits the histamine release and modulates the cytokine production Jang et al. [137]

Marine bioactives Isolated compound Marine sponges Petrosia contignata and Xestospongia bergquisita Contignasterol and xestobergsterol Steroids Upregulation of TNF-β and IL-10 expression D'Orazio et al. [138]

Marshallagia marshalli Isolated compound Marshallagia marshalli Secretory/excretory antigen Microorganism derived Prevent the release of TNF-α and IL-1β. Suppress the neutrophil migration Jabbari et al. [139]

Mikania laevigata and M. glomerata Extract Leaves Dihydrocoumarin, coumarin, spathulenol, hexadecanoic acid, 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid, 9,12,15-octadecatrineoic acid, cupressenic acid, kaurenol, kaurenoic acid, isopropyloxigrandifloric acid, isobutyloxy-grandifloric acid Coumarins, terpenoids, steroids, and flavonoids Not elucidated Napimoga and Yatsuda [140]

Milk and colostrum Conjugated compound Bovine milk Conjugated linoleic acid Fatty acid Modulate the cytokine and antibodies (IgE, IgM) production, interferon NO synthesis and iNOS activity. Modulate the mast cell degranulation Kanwar et al. [141]

Monoterpenes Isolated compound Essential oil of several medicinal plants (Matricaria recutita, Boswellia carterii, Pelargonium graveolens, Lavandula angustifolia, Citrus limon, Melaleuca alternifolia, Melaleuca viridiflora, Santalum spicatum, Cedrus atlantica, and Thymus vulgaris) Hydroxydihydrocarvone, fenchone, α-pinene, (S)-cis-verbenol, piperitenone oxide, α-terpinene, α-terpineol, terpinen-4-ol, α-carveol, menthone, pulegone, geraniol, citral, citronellol, perillyl alcohol, perillic acid, β-myrcene, carvone, limonene, thymol, carvacrol, linalool, linalyl acetate, borneol, l-borneol, bornyl acetate, terpineol, thymoquinone, thymohydroquinone, 1,8-cineol, l-menthol, menthone, and neomenthol Terpenoids Reduce the expression of NF-κB target gene MUC2 Cassia et al. [142]

Mandevilla longiflora Hydroethanolic extract Plant xylopodium Ellagic acid, hesperidin, luteolin, naringin, naringenin, and rutin Polyphenol and flavonoids Decrease the eosinophils, neutrophils, and mononuclear cell migration in BALF and by histopathological analysis. Decrease the IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, IgE, and LTB4 levels Almeida et al. [143]

Morus alba L. Isolated compound Root bark Moracin M. (5-(6-hydroxy-1-benzofuran-2-yl)benzene-1,3-diol) Not reported Inhibit the PDE4 Chen et al. [144]

Haemanthus coccineus Extract Dried bulbs Narciclasine Alkaloid Inhibit the edema formation, the leucocyte infiltration, and cytokine synthesis in vivo. Block the interaction between the leucocyte and endothelial cells, the activation of isolated leucocytes (cytokine synthesis and proliferation) and of primary endothelial cells (adhesion molecule expression) in vitro. Suppress the NF-κB-dependent gene transcription Fuchs et al. [145]
Naringin Isolated compound Common grapefruit Naringin Flavone Attenuates the bronchoconstriction by reduction of calcium influx Wang et al. [146]

Nielumbo nucifera Extract Leaves Nuiciferine and aporphine Alkaloids Attenuate the bronchoconstriction by reduction of calcium influx Yang et al. [147]

Nigella sativa Oil Seeds Thymoquinone (2-isopropyl-5-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone) Quinone Decrease the NO and IgE levels. Increase the IFN-γ Salem et al. [148]; Koshak et al. [149]

NujiangexanthoneA Isolated compound Leaves of Garcinia nujiangensis 1,2,5,6-Tetrahydroxy-3-methoxy-4,7,8-tri(3-meth-ylbut-2-enyl)-xanthone Xanthone Suppresses the IgE/Ag activation and degranulation of mast cell. Suppresses the production of cytokines and eicosanoids, through inhibiting Src kinase activity and Syk-dependent pathways. Inhibits the release of histamine, PGD2 and leukotriene C4 generation. Inhibits the increase of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IgE levels. Inhibits the cell infiltration and increases mucus production Lu et al. [150]

Oleanolic acid Synthetic compound Forsythia viridissima Oleanolic acid Triterpenoid Modulates the transcription factors T-bet, GATA-3, RORγt, and Foxp3 Kim et al. [151]

Omega 3 Isolated compound Fish oil n – 3 Polyunsaturated fatty acid Fatty acid Decreases the IL-17 and TNF-α levels Hansen et al. [152]; Farjadian et al. [153]

Organic acids Isolated compound Berberis integerrima and B. vulgaris fruits Malic, citric, tartaric, oxalic, and fumaric acids Organic acids Inhibits the Th2 cytokines Ardestani et al. [154]; Shaik et al. [155]

Oroxylin A Isolated compound Scutellariae radix 5′7-Dihydroxy-6-methoxy-2phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one Flavonoid Reduces the airway hyperactivity. Decreases the levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 and IgE in BALF Lu et al. [156]; Zhou et al. [157]

Oxymatrine Isolated compound Root of the Sophora flavescens Aiton (Fabaceae) Oxymatrine Alkaloid Inhibits the eosinophil migration, IL-4, IL-5, IgE, and IL-13 levels. Inhibits the expression of CD40 protein Zhang et al. [158]

P. integerrima Gall and Pistacia integerrima stew. Ex brand Methanolic and crude extract Galls and whole plant Not reported Carotenoids, terpenoids, catechins, and flavonoids Attenuate the TNF-α, IL-4, and IL-5 expression levels, and pulmonary edema by elevation of AQP1 and AQP5 expression levels Rana et al. [159]; Bibi et al. [160]

Paeonia emodi royle Extract Rhizomes 1β, 3β, 5α, 23, 24-Pentahydroxy-30-nor-olean-12, 20(29)-dien-28-oic acid; 6α, 7α-epoxy-1α, 3β, 4β, 13β-tetrahydroxy-24, 30-dinor-olean-20-ene-28, 13β-olide; paeonin B; paeonin C; methyl grevillate; 4-hydroxy benzoic acid, and gallic acid Terpenoids and phenolic compounds Inhibits the lipoxygenase activity Zargar et al. [161]

Petasites japonicus Extract Leaves Petatewalide B Not reported Inhibit the degranulation of β-hexosaminidase in mast cells, the iNOS induction, and the NO production. Inhibits the accumulation of eosinophils, macrophages, and lymphocytes in BALF Choi et al. [162]

Peucedanum praeruptorum dunn Extract Roots Dihydropyranocoumarin, linear furocoumaris, and simple coumarin Coumarins Attenuate the airway hyperreactivity and Th2 responses Xiong et al. [163]

Peucedani Radix Extract Roots Nodakenin, nodakenetin, pteryxin, praeruptorin A, and praeruptorin B Not reported Inhibit the Th2 cell activation Lee et al. [164]

Eryngium Extract Leaves, fruits, and roots A1-barrigenol, R1-barrigenol, tiliroside, kaempferol 3-O-β-D-glucosyde-7-O-α-L-rhamnoside, rutin, agasyllin, grandivittin, aegelinol benzoate, aegelinol, R-(+)-rosmarinic (61), and R-(+)-3′-O-β-D-glucopyranosyl rosmarinic acid Phenol, flavonoids, tannins, and saponins Not elucidated Erdem et al. [165]

Pericampylus glaucus Extract Stems, leaves, roots, and fruits Periglaucine A-D and mangiferonic acid Alkaloids, terpenoids, isoflavones, and sterols Inhibit the COX enzymes activity Shipton et al. [166]

Aquilaria malaccensis Ethanolic extract Seeds Aquimavitalin Phorbol ester Inhibit the mast cell degranulation Korinek et al. [167]

Phytochemicals Isolated compound Several medicinal plants Luteolin, kaempferol, quercetin, eudesmin, magnolin, woorenoside, zerumbone, aucubin, triptolide, nitocine, berberine, and piperine Flavonoids, lignans, terpenoids, and alkaloids Suppress the TNF-α expression Iqbal et al. [168]

Picrasma quassioides (D.Don) Benn Alcoholic extract Not reported 4-Methoxy-5- hydroxycanthin-6-one Alkaloid Decreases the inflammatory cell count in BALF. Reduces the IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IgE levels. Reduces the airway hyperresponsiveness. Attenuates the recruitment of inflammatory cells and the mucus production in the airways. Reduces the overexpression of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) Shin et al. [169]

Pinus maritime (Pycnogenol®) Extract Barks Procyanidin Flavonoid Decrease the NO production, the inflammatory cell count, and the levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IgE in BALF or serum. Reduces the IL-1β and IL-6 levels, the expression of iNOS and MMP-9. Enhances the expression of heme oxygenase (HO)-1. Attenuates the airway inflammation and mucus hypersecretion Shin et al. [170]

Ping chuan ke li Not elucidated Wang et al. [171]

Piperine Isolated compound Piper nigrum (black pepper) and Piper longum (long pepper) Piperine Alkaloid Inhibits eosinophil infiltration and airway hyperresponsiveness by suppressing T cell activity and Th2 cytokine production Chinta et al. [172]

Piperlongumine Isolated compound Piper longum Piperlongumine (5,6-dihydro-1-[(2E)-1-oxo-3-(3,4,5-trimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenyl]-2(1H)-pyridinone) Alkaloid Inhibits the activity of inflammatory transcription factors, NF-κB, and signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)-3 as well as the expression of IL-6, IL-8, IL-17, IL-23, matrix metallopeptidase (MMP)-9, and intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1. Suppresses the permeability and leukocyte migration, the production of TNF-α, IL-6, and extracellular regulated kinases (ERK) 1/2 along with the activation of NF-κB Prasad and Tyagi [173]

Piper nigrum Ethanolic extract Not reported Piperine Alkaloid Inhibit the Th2/Th17 responses and mast cell activation Bui et al. [174]; Khawas et al. [175]

Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) spreng. Ethanol, methanol, and hexane extracts Aerial parts Rosmarinic acid, shimobashiric acid, salvianolic acid L, rutin, thymoquinone, and quercetin Flavonoids Not elucidated Arumugam et al. [176]

Podocarpus sensu latissimo Extract Barks 3-Methoxyflavones and 3-O-glycosides Flavonoids Provinol and flavin-7 Abdillahi et al. [177]

Polyphenols and their compounds Isolated compound Provinol and flavin-7 Quercetin and resveratrol Polyphenol Decrease IL-4 and IL-5 levels, the airway hyperresponsiveness, and mucus overproduction Joskova et al. [178]

Propolis Isolated compound Honey bees from several plants Pinocembrin and caffeic acid phenethyl ester Polyphenol and terpenoids Inhibits TGF-β1 Kao et al. [179]

Psoralea corylifolia Extract Fruits 7-O-Methylcorylifol A, 7-O-isoprenylcorylifol A, and 7-O-isoprenylneobavaisoflavone Flavonoids Inhibit the N-formyl-L-methionyl-L-leucyl-L-phenylalanine (fMLP)-induced O2 generation and/or elastase release Chen et al. [180]

Quercetin Isolated compound Tea, fruits and vegetables 2-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-3,5,7-trihydroxy-4H-chromen-4-one Flavonoid Inhibits LOX and PDE4. Reduce leukotrienes and histamine release with a decrease in the IL-4 level. Inhibit prostaglandins release and the human mast cell activation by Ca2+ influx Townsend et al. [181]; Mlcek et al. [182]

Radix Rehmanniae Preparata Extract Not reported Catalpol Glycoside Inhibit IgE secretion. Decrease IL-4 and IL-5. Inhibit eosinophil infiltration and suppress eotaxin and its receptor CCR3. Reduce IL-5Rα levels Chen et al. [183]

Resveratrol Isolated compound Skin and barks of red fruits Resveratrol (3,4,5-trihydroxystilbene) Polyphenol Decreases eosinophilia. Reduce neutrophil migration and inhibit PGD-2 release. Decrease IL-4 and IL-5 and also the hyperresponsiveness and mucus production Lee et al. [184]; Hu et al. [185]; Chen et al. [186]

Schisandra chinensis Extract Dried fuits α-Cubebenoate Not reported Suppress bronchiolar structural changes. Inhibit the accumulation of lymphocytes, eosinophils, and macrophages in BALF. Suppress IL-4, IL-13, and TGF-β1. Increase the intracellular Ca2+ Lee et al. [187]

Sea cucumber (Holothurians) Tonic Marine animal (Sea cucumber) Holothurin A3, pervicoside A, and fuscocinerosides A Toxins Reduce COX enzymatic activity Guo et al. [188]
Selaginella uncinata (Desv.) Extract Dried herbs Amentoflavone, hinokiflavone, and isocryptomerin Flavonoids Attenuate hyperresponsiveness and goblet cell hyperplasia. Decrease IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, and IgE levels in serum. Upregulation of T2R10 gene expression and downregulation of IP3R1 and Orai1 gene expression. Suppression of eotaxin, NFAT1, and c-Myc protein expression Yu et al. [189]

Selaginella pulvinata Isolated compound Air-dried powder of the whole plant of S. pulvinata Selaginpulvilin A, selaginpulvilin B, and selaginpulvilin C Phenol Inhibit the PDE4 Liu et al. [190]

Sideritis scardica Extract Leaves Echinacoside, verbascoside, luteolin, apigenin, caffeic acid, vanillic acid Glycosides, flavonoids, and phenolic acids Not elucidated Todorova and Trendafilova [191]

Siegesbeckia glabrescens Extract Aerial roots 3,40-O-Dimethylquercetin, 3,7-O-dimethylquercetin, 3-O-methylquercetin, and 3,7,40-O-trimethylquercetin Flavonoids Reduce inflammatory cell infiltration in BALF. Decrease IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, eotaxin, and IgE. Reduce airway inflammation and mucus overproduction. Decrease iNOS and COX-2 expression and reduce NO levels Jeon et al. [192]

Sitostanol Isolated compound Marketable synthetic compound Sitostanol Steroid Suppresses IL-4 and IL-13 release Brüll et al. [193]

Soft coral Isolated compound Sarcophyton ehrenbergi Not reported Prostaglandins Inhibits PDE4 Cheng et al. [194]

Solanum paniculatum L Extract Fruits Stigmasterol and β-sitosterol Steroid Reduce IL-4 and NO levels. Decrease IFN-γ without changes in IL-10 levels. Reduce NF-κB, TBET, and GATA3 gene expression Rios et al. [195]

Squill (Drimia maritima (L.) stearn) oxymel Crude extract Not reported Scillaren A, scillirubroside, scilliroside, scillarenin, and proscillaridin A Glycosides Not elucidated Nejatbakhsh et al. [196]

Sorbus commixta Hedl. (Rosaceae) Methanolic extract Fruits Neosakuranin Glycosides Not elucidated Bhatt et al. [197]

Thuja orientalis Extract Fruits Cupressuflavone, amentoflavone, robustaflavone, afzelin, (+)-catechin, quercetin, hypolaetin 7-O-β-xylopyranoside, isoquercitrin, and myricitrin Flavonoids Reduce nitric oxide production and reduce the relative mRNA expression levels of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), IL6, cyclooxygenase-2, MMP-9, TNF-α in vitro. Decrease the inflammatory cell counts in BALF. Reduce IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, eotaxin, and IgE levels and reduce the airway hyperresponsiveness, in vivo. Attenuate mucus hypersecretion Shin et al. [198]

Tonggyu-tang Extract Ledebouriella divaricata Hiroe, Angelica koreanum Kitagawa, Angelica tenuissima Nakai, Cimicifuga heracleifolia Kom., Pueraria thunbergiana Benth., Ligusticum wallichii var. officinale Yook., Atractylodes lancea DC., Thuja orientalisl., Ephedra sinica Stapf., Zanthoxylum schinifolium S.Z., Asarum sieboldii var. seoulense Nakai, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Astragalus membranaceus var. mongholicus Bung, Xanthium strumarium L., Magnolia denudate Desr., Mentha arvensis var. piperascens Makinv Not reported Plant Inhibit inflammatory cytokines (IL-4, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF-α). Suppress mitogen activated protein kinase (MAPK) and NF-κB in mast cells and keratinocytes Kim et al. [199]

Trigonella foenum-graecum Extract Seeds Not reported Flavonoids Reduce IL-5, IL-6, IL-1β, and TNF-α. Reduce collagen deposition in goblet cells. Suppress inflammatory cells Piao et al. [200]

Tropidurus hispidus Oil Fat of tropidurus hispidus Croton oil, arachidonic acid, phenol, and capsaicin Fatty acids and its derivated Affect the arachidonic acid and their metabolites and reduce proinflammatory mediators Santos et al. [201]

Urtica dioica L. Extract Leaves Caffeic acid, gallic acid, quercetin, scopoletin, carotenoids, secoisolariciresinol, and anthocyanidins Polyphenols, flavonoids, cumarin, and lignan Reduce leucocytes and lymphocytes levels in serum. Inhibit the eosinophilia increase in BALF. Suppress inflammatory cells recruitment and attenuation of lipid peroxidation of lung tissues Zemmouri et al. [202]

Verproside Isolated compound Pseudolysimachion Verproside Glycoside Suppress the NF-κB and TNF-α expression Lee et al. [203]

Vitamin D Isolated compound Not reported Calcitriol Vitamin Inhibit lymphocytes (Th1 and Th2) and reduces cytokines production Szekely and Pataki [204]

Vitamin E Isolated compound Plant lipids α-, β-, γ-, and δ-Tocopherols and the α-, β-, γ-, and δ-tocotrienols Vitamin Reduce airway hyperresponsiveness, IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, OVA-specific IgE, eotaxin, TGF-β, 12/15-LOX, lipid peroxidation, and lung nitric oxide metabolites Cook-Mills and McCary [205]; Abdala-Valencia et al. [206]

Vitex rotundifolia linn til (Verbenaceae) Methanolic extract Fruits 1H, 8H-Pyrano [3, 4-c]pyran-1,8-dione Not reported Inhibit eotaxin, IL-8, IL-16, and VCAM-1 mRNA Lee et al. [207]

Viticis fructus Extract Dried fruit Pyranopyran-1,8-dione Not reported Inhibit eosinophils and lymphocytes cell infiltration into the BAL fluid. Reduce to normal levels of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13 and eotaxin. Suppress IgE levels Park et al. [208]

Yu ping feng san Extract Radix Saposhnikoviae (Fangfeng), Radix Astragali (Huangqi), and Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae (Baizhu) Calycosin-7-O-β-d-glucoside, calycosin, formonetin, atractylenolide III, II, and I; 5-O-methylvisammioside, 8-methoxypsoralen and bergapten Flavonoids, terpenoids, saponins, and furocoumarins Inhibit TNF-α, IFN-γ, and IL-1β Stefanie et al. [209]

Zygophyllum simplex L Extract Aerial parts Isorhamnetin-3-O-β-D-rutinoside, myricitrin, luteolin-7- O-β-D-glucoside, isorhamnetin-3-O-β-D-glucoside, and isorhamnetin Phenol Inhibit NF-κB, TNF-α, IL-1β, and IL-6 Abdallah and Esmat [210]

Ziziphus amole Extract Leaves, stems, barks, and roots Alphitolic acid, sitosterol, ziziphus-lanostan-18-oico acid Terpenoid and steroid Inhibit myeloperoxidase activity Romero-Castillo et al. [211]