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ObjectiveTo investigate the species of wild Chinese medicinal herbs for treating liver diseases in Quanzhou City of Fujian Province.Methods Based on the field investigation combined with literature reference, induction and analysis of the species of wild Chinese medicinal herbs for treating liver diseases in Quanzhou City of Fujian Province have been conducted.ResultsIt was found that there are 59 families, 112 genera, and 132 species of wild Chinese medicinal herbs for treating liver diseases in Quanzhou City of Fujian Province, most of which belong to angiosperm. 15 families, 21 genera, and 21 species are recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2010 edition). Compositae has the largest number of genera and species (16 genera &19 species), followed by leguminosae (8 genera & 8 species) and labiatae (6 genera & 8 species). Chinese medicinal herbs for heat-clearing and promoting urination and leaching out damp amount to 69 and 20 species respectively. Over 88% of these wild medicinal herbs can be used to treat various liver diseases, and 46 species are used with high frequency. They are mainly taken by water decoction and oral administration.ConclusionWild Chinese medicinal herbs for treating liver diseases in Quanzhou City of Fujian Province are rich in species and resources, and are worth further development and utilization.
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Objective To understand the epidemic situation of common human soil-transmitted nematode infections in Quan-zhou City in 2012,so as to provide the evidence for improving the prevention and control measures. Methods The residents aged above 3 years from 5 townships in 2 counties were investigated to detect the parasite eggs(hookworm,Ascaris lumbricoides,Trich-uris trichura)by Kato-Katz technique. One kindergarten of each county was randomly selected and 228 children were investigated to detect Enterubius vermicularis eggs by the cellophane tape anus test. Results The total hookworm infection rate was 3.60%(69/1919). For the hookworm infection rates,there was no significant difference among different areas and between different genders, but there were significant differences among different age groups and different careers. No Enterubius vermicularis eggs were detect-ed. Conclusion The effect of the prevention and control of Ascaris lumbricoides,Trichuris trichura and Enterubius vermicularis in-fections is remarkable. However,the infection rate of hookworm has a rising trend and the prevention and control of hookworm in-fection should be strengthened.