Study on origin and species of Heshouwu / 中国中药杂志
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
;
(24): 3988-3990, 2013.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-319666
ABSTRACT
Recently the safety of Heshouwu become a focus, but the reasons of its hepotoxicity are confused. On the basis of literature research, some findings on species and usage custom maybe supply some clues to explain the reasons of its hepotoxicity. Heshouwu had red Heshouwu (male) and white Heshouwu (female) in ancient literature, and traditional usage was use of the male and female together. The Latin name of red Heshouwu is Fallopia multiflora, and that of the white one is F. multiflora var. multiflora.
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Main subject:
Pharmacology
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Reference Books, Medical
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Chemistry
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China
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Classification
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Polygonaceae
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History, Ancient
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History, Medieval
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History, 15th Century
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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