Review of the Application Value of Vitex negundo in Hakka Folk Custom in Meizhou of Guangdong
Vitex negundo var.cannabifolia(Sieb.et Zucc.)Hand.-Mazz.(V.negundo),also known as"Bu Jing"in the hakka region of Meizhou,Guangdong,is a unique wild shrub resource with significant folk value and is com-monly used as a medicinal and edible resource.In this paper,we review the application methods,chemical compo-nents,and pharmacological activities of Bu Jing in the hakka folk medicine of Meizhou,Guangdong and analyze its potential value and prospects for further development and utilization,in order to provide references and insights for the future development of this shrub resource.