Research Progress in the Utilization of Medicinal Lily Germplasm Resources
According to Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China,Lilii Bulbus is a herbal medicine derived from Lilium lancifolium Thunb.,Lilium brownii F.E.Brown var.viridulum Baker,or Lilium pumilum DC.,with the effects of nourishing yin,moistening lung,clearing heart,and tranquilizing mind.However,the resource distribution and main components vary among different medicinal lily species.This article reviews the studies about the origin,current distribution,main characteristic components,pharmacological effects,and resource utilization of medicinal lily,aiming to provide reference for the development and utilization of medicinal lily germplasm resources.