ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the species of Ligularia distributed in the northwestern China and their medicinal uses in the local area.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Field investigation, specimen collection, taxonomic study and datum check were adopted.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>There are 29 species and 1 varieties of Ligularia distributed in the northwestern China, and 18 species of them had been used as folk medicines with the function of resolving phlegm, relieving cough, clearing heat and toxins.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The northwestern China is abundant in medicinal resource of Ligularia.</p>
Subject(s)
Humans , Anti-Asthmatic Agents , Pharmacology , Antitussive Agents , Pharmacology , Asteraceae , Chemistry , Classification , China , Conservation of Natural Resources , Drugs, Chinese Herbal , Pharmacology , Ecosystem , Hypnotics and Sedatives , Pharmacology , Pharmacognosy , Plants, Medicinal , Chemistry , ClassificationABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To clarify the resource of medicinal plants of genus Polygonum s. lat. distributed in Anhui Province.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Conducting field investigation and consulting related specimens and data.</p><p><b>RESULT AND CONCLUSION</b>The distribution, growing environment and medicinal use of 32 taxa have been clarified. A scientific basis for further study for these medicinal plants has been provided.</p>