Research progress on virus-free seedlings,chemical constituents and fingerprints of Pseudostellaria heterophylla
Pseudostellaria heterophylla is a Chinese herbal medicine,which contains a variety of biological active com-ponents,including saccharide,cyclic peptides,saponins,trace elements,volatile oil and so on.Modern pharmacological studies have shown that these chemical components have many activities such as enhancing memory,immune regulation,in-hibiting esophageal cancer,lowering blood sugar,and promoting angiogenesis.In recent years,artificial cultivation has been vigorously promoted in many places to build a GAP base for Pseudostellaria heterophylla.However,some problems have aris-en,such as the aggravation of Pseudostellaria heterophylla virus disease year by year,confusion of varieties,and uneven in-ternal quality.Scholars have carried out many researches in these aspects.This paper reviewed the research on virus-free seedlings,chemical constituents and fingerprints of Pseudostellaria heterophylla.It is expected to provide reference for the planting and cultivation of this resource,drug research and development,establishment of quality standards,etc.