Research Progress of Puerarin and Its Benefits in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Bibliometric Analysis

ABSTRACT With the development of society and the economy, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a major chronic disease in contemporary society. Finding a safe, effective, and economical method is essential for the treatment of NAFLD. Puerarin is a unique component of pueraria. In recent years, puerarin has gradually become the focus of research in the natural products field. This article analyzes the research trend of puerarin through VOSviewer software and CiteSpace software. This will be conducive to deepening the understanding of puerarin. Meanwhile, this article also explores the toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacological activity of puerarin, as well as the mechanism and progress of puerarin in the treatment of NAFLD, which also provides valuable references for future research in this field.