Textual research on history of introduction corrected and herbal medicine of Pogostemon cablin.
- Author:
You-Gen WU
1
;
Qiao-Sheng GUO
;
Huan-Qiang ZHENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Agastache; anatomy & histology; chemistry; growth & development; China; Ecosystem; History, 15th Century; History, 16th Century; History, 19th Century; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; History, Ancient; History, Medieval; Lamiaceae; anatomy & histology; chemistry; growth & development; Oils, Volatile; analysis; Pharmacognosy; history; Plant Leaves; anatomy & histology; chemistry; Plants, Medicinal; anatomy & histology; chemistry; growth & development
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2007;32(20):2114-2181
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the history of introduction and herbal medicine of Pogostemon cablin by textual researches and clarify the confusion in literatures.
METHODTextual research on historical literatures, practical applications and field investigation were adopted.
RESULTThe varieties of P. cablin for therapeutic uses were not chaotic, however there has existed confusion between P. cablin and Agastache rugosus in descriptions of appellation, habitat and characteristic of the original plants.
CONCLUSIONIt was proved that the term "Huoxiang" in Chinese medicinal works before Ming Dynasty was pointed to P. cablin. The cultivation history of P. cablin in China was traced to Liang Dynasty or before.
