Herbal textual research of Tibetan medicine Potentilla anserina L.
Objective To provide a theoretical basis for the rational development and utilization of Tibetan medicine Potentilla anserina L.(Juema)by herbal textual research.Methods By consulting and sorting out the herbal records of Potentilla anserina L.in the past dynasties,the original herbs,names and medicinal history were systematically studied.Results Many ancient herbal books recorded Potentilla anserina L.as medicine or food,and the whole plant and root of Potentilla anserina L.can be used as medicine.The whole plant has the effects of convergence hemostasis,tonifying blood and replenishing Qi,promoting fluid and eliminating phlegm.Tuberous root has the characteristics of producing fluid and stopping thirst,invigorating spleen and benefiting stomach,astringing hemostasis,relieving cough,removing phlegm,benefiting Qi and tonifying blood.It mainly treats vomiting blood,bleeding,malaria,spleen deficiency diarrhea,dysentery and other diseases.However,the current standard records its medicinal part as dry underground part.Conclusion The research on the medicinal parts and pharmacological effects of Potentilla anserina L.in modern times is different from that in ancient times.It is necessary to further study the active components of Potentilla anserina L.leaves and whole grass in order to develop and utilize medicinal resources of Potentilla anserina L.
Potentilla anserina L.Tibetan medicinemedicinal historyherbal textual research