Research of origin and ethnopharmacological uses of mineral medicine Halitum.
- Author:
Weixin LIU
1
;
Gang ZHOU
;
Ge LI
;
Min DE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: China; ethnology; Drug Therapy; history; Ethnic Groups; Ethnopharmacology; history; History, Ancient; Humans; Minerals; analysis; history; pharmacology
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2011;36(17):2445-2449
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the origin and ethnopharmacological uses of mineral medicine Halitum.
METHODThe historical literature and results of the modern researches were searched and on-the-spot investigation was also carried out.
RESULTThe result showed that characteristics and function and uses of Halitum mentioned in historical literature and results of the modern researches were mostly coincident. However there were also some problems, which needed to explore further.
CONCLUSIONWith the development of mineral materials research and utilization, Halitum sources should be defined more clearly and scientifically.
