Research and application of leek roots in medicinal field.

Author: Huaijian WANG ¹ ; Ying TIAN ¹ ; Hao TAN ¹ ; Mengru ZHOU ¹ ; Miao LI ¹ ; Yuchen ZHI ¹ ; Yanbin SHI ² ; Xuefeng LI ¹
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1. School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
2. School of Pharmacy, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China.
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Allium tuberosum Rottl. ex Spreng; clinical application; leek roots; pharmacology; traditional Chinese medicine
From: Chinese Herbal Medicines 2023;15(3):391-397
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract: Some Chinese herbs have been used to prevent and treat diseases, and are also used as common food ingredients. These Chinese herbs are potential resource for research and development of new drugs. Leek roots is a typical medicine of food and medicine continuum. It has a long history of medicinal applications and edible food in China. In this paper, the origin, biological active components, pharmacological action and clinical application of leek roots were introduced. We hope that this review will contribute to the development of leek roots for pharmaceutical research and clinical applications, as well as related health products.