Research progress on Cynanchi Bungei Radix / 中草药

Cynanchi Bungei Radix is a traditional Chinese herbal medicine which has been used as a tonic agent owing to its primary abilities of tonifying liver and kidney, nourishing blood and replenishing semen, strengthening tendons and bones, promoting hair growth, and prolonging life. Pharmacological effects and material basis of Cynanchi Bungei Radix have been extensively investigated. This paper reviews the recent research progress of Cynanchi Bungei Radix based on the difference in the pharmacological effects and content of different chemical constituents in different species of Cynanchi Bungei Radix. It provides a scientific basis for further rational application of the medicinal value of different varieties of Cynanchi Bungei Radix.