Preliminary study on natural resources of Anoectochilus roxburghii / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Object To obtain a clear view on the present status of this rare and precious medicinal herb for its further rational preservation and exploitation Methods A survey was carried out by literature retrieval, interview of veteran folk herbalists and on the spot field inspection Results A deeper understanding on the biological characteristics, ecological environment, growth and reproduction habits and natural distribution were obtained and reported Conclusion Based on the above results, measures for the preservation and exploitation of A roxburghii in the future were suggested