Investigation on medicinal plant resources of Swertia in Yunnan province.
- Author:
Lansheng ZHANG
1
;
Conglong XIA
;
Guangming LIU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: China; Conservation of Natural Resources; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; pharmacology; therapeutic use; Plants, Medicinal; anatomy & histology; chemistry; classification; growth & development; Swertia; anatomy & histology; chemistry; classification; growth & development
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2009;34(6):674-676
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore the species and distribution of medicinal plants Swertia in Yunnan province, and provide scientific basis for sustainable utilization.
METHODField investigation was carried out, specimens were collected, and literature and data were consulted.
RESULTThere were 35 species and 2 varieties (including 1 newly recorded species), most of them were used as medicinal plants, and an identification index was established.
CONCLUSIONThe results provide reliable foundation for comprehensive utilization and in-depth study of Swertia in Yunnan province.
