Herbological Study and Research Progress of Dichroae Radix
Objective:To investigate the origin,producing areas,processing,chemical components,pharmacological action and standard status of traditional Chinese medicine Dichroae Radix,and to provide reference for its quality control and research application.Methods:By referring to the herbs and ancient books of the past dynasties and combining with modern literature,the research on Dichroae Radix was conducted to sort out the name,origin,producing areas,processing methods and quality evaluation.Results:It was found that the name Hengshan was used in the Eastern Han Dynasty,and it was renamed Dichroae Radix in the Tang Dynasty.Dichroae Radix described in the Tang Dynasty should be the Orixa japonica Thumb.of the rutaceae family,which gradually evolved into Dichroae Radix in the saxiculaceae plant after the Song Dynasty.It was widely distributed in southern Shaanxi Province,southern Gansu Province,Yangtze River basin and southern China.The easily confused varieties of Dichroae Radix included Orixa japonica Thumb.,Hydrangea,Clerodendrum yunnanense,and Berberis poiretii.Dichroae Radix mainly included alkaloids,coumarins,steroids and other components.Modern pharmacology confirmed that Dichroae Radix had anti-malaria,emetic,antipyretic,anti-inflammatory,anti-tumor,anti-viral effects.Conclusion:Through the summary of the herbalogical study and current research status of Dichroae Radix,this article provides reference for improving the quality standard of Dichroae Radix and further rational development and utilization of Dichroae Radix resources.
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