Chemical composition and clinical application of hive as traditional Chinese medicine: Research advances / 国际药学研究杂志

ABSTRACT

Traditional Chinese medicine Nidus Vespae, also known as hive, is an important and commonly used animal drug. There are related records about its applications in ancient Chinese medicinal literature. It possesses the efficacy of dispelling the wind, relieving pain, counteracting toxic substances and killing insect, and is widely employed as single medicine or an ingredient of compound medicine. The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive reference for further development and utilization of Nidus Vespae. Thus, we summarize its chemical constituents, clinical applications, and pharmacological mechanism of action.