Research progress on processing specifications,chemical composition and pharmacological actions of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.
Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family of Asteraceae,the pharmacopoeia contains Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.and stir-baked Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.in two kinds specifications,the main active ingredients are volatile oils,lactones,polysaccharides,flavonoids and glycosides and so on.It mainly acts on gastrointestinal tract,immune system and nervous system,and plays a variety of pharmacological functions such as regulating gastrointestinal tract,anti-tumor,anti-inflammation,protecting liver and protecting nerves.In this paper,the ancient and modern processing of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.,its chemical composition and pharmacological actions are reviewed,with a view to providing reference for the clinical application of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz..