Study on the Aerial Parts of Radix Puerariae / 中国药房

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:To provide evidences for the exploitation and employment of the aerial parts of radix puerariae in traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).METHODS:The recent studies on constituents and pharmacology of the aerial parts of radix puerariae including flowers,leaves and vines were summarized on the basis of literature review.RESULTS&CON?CLUSIONSThe aerial parts of radix puerariae contain varieties of active constituents of different functions;It is feasible and practicable to exploit and employ these constituents,which can not only enrich medical resources but also helps reproduction of medicinal herbs resources and benefits ecological environment.