Herbalogical Study on Common Selfheal(Prunella vulgaris)
- VernacularTitle:夏枯草的本草考证
- Author:
Haibo WANG
;
Ziyu ZHANG
;
Zhongwu SU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
1994;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Herbalogical study shows that Xiakucao used in ancient times came from Prunella vulgaris and P. asiotica. The Portion used for medical purpose in ancient times was its stem and leaf, collected during the period of blooming. The portion used today was the spike, collected approach withering. Modern analytical determination showed that the aerial parts of three Prunella specics can also be used as medicine when collected in june and july.
