Analysis Characteristics and Clinical Application of Flowers Traditional Chinese Medicine Based on the Shanghai Processing Standard for Chinese Herbal Pieces(2018 Edition)
Objective:To analyze the characteristics and clinical application of flowers traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)included in the Shanghai Processing Standard for Chinese Herbal Pieces(2018 Edition)(hereinafter referred to as Processing Standard)so as to provide data reference for the research and application of flowers TCM.Methods:The information of flowers TCM included in Processing Standard was statistically analyzed,including their family of origin,medicinal parts,customary names,property,taste and meridial distribution,dosage and administration,prescription handling,contraindication,etc.The efficacy and modern application of these medicines were also analyzed.Results:A total of 56 kinds of flowers TCM were recorded in Processing Standard,including 54 common varieties and 2 rare varieties,accounting for 5.76%among 973 kinds of Chinese herbal pieces.Medicinal parts were mainly flower(33.93%),flower bud(25.00%)and inflorescence(19.64%).The medicinal properties were mainly mild(29.09%)and warm(29.09%),the taste was mainly sweet(41.77%),and the meridial distribution was mainly liver(27.72%)and lung(19.80%).The efficacy of antipyretic medicines(23.21%)accounted for the highest proportion,followed by hemostatic drugs(17.86%)and Qi-regulating drugs(12.50%).Most of the flowers TCM were used in decoction,and the conventional dosage was less than 9g.Conclusion:Flowers TCM have high medicinal value,and those recorded in Processing Standard were statistically analyzed in detail to provide data support for the future development and application of flowers TCM and promote the development of traditional Chinese medicine.
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