Identification of key anti-inflammatory components of green prickly ash fruit based on zebrafish model and activity tracking strategy

•This study verified the activity of extracts and volatile oils separately.•This study was the first to verify the anti-inflammatory activity GPAF using a zebrafish model.•This study the first to identify the key anti-inflammatory active components of GPAF, Toddaline, Hydroxy-α-sanshool, and Hydroxy-β-sanshool.