The invention belongs to the technical field of biological medicines, and particularly relates to application of 1, 3-
dicaffeoylquinic acid (1, 3-DCQA) in preparation of a
medicine for improving glucose and
lipid metabolism disorder. The invention discloses application of 1, 3-DCQA in
nitraria tangutorum bobr to preparation of a
medicine for improving glucose and
lipid metabolism disorder, and proves that the 1, 3-DCQA is inhibited by glycosidase (
sucrase and
maltase) of the 1, 3-DCQA, so that intestinal
flora is changed, then short-chain
fatty acid acetic acid secretion is promoted,
acetic acid is used as a
signal molecule to activate a GPR43
signal channel, and further
insulin sensitivity is improved. The effect of regulating
glycolipid metabolism is achieved. The invention not only provides a
solid experimental basis for medicinal development of 1, 3-DCQA in
Nitraria tangutorum Bobr, but also provides a brand new action target and direction for research and development of novel medicaments for treating glucose and
lipid metabolism disorders, and has important theoretical significance and wide clinical transformation prospects.