Herbal Textual Research on Chinese Medicine Monochasma savatieri
Monochasma savatieri is neutral in nature,with a slightly bitter and astringent taste.It has the efficacy of clearing heat and removing toxins,dispelling wind and relieving pain,cooling blood and stopping bleeding,and serves as one of the main ingredients in Yanning Syrup,which exhibits notable anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.By reviewing Chinese herbal texts,local standards,various editions of the Pharmacopoeia of the People′s Republic of China,and published papers,the basal origin,name,flavor,nature,efficacy,and research progress of M.savatieri were organized.The results showed that the original plant is M.savatieri,though there is confusion with M.sheareri.The phenylethanol glycosides in M.savatieri have good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.M.savatieri has been successfully cultivated artificially and exhibits hemiparasitic biological characteristics.Techniques such as applying exogenous hormones and controlling soil moisture can promote the formation of its haustoria and increase its survival rate.