Herbalogical Research on Kuandonghua (Tussilago farfara L. )
AN Yanru
PENG Liang
WANG Yuanyuan
HUANG Tao
ZHAO Ting
LI Jing
HU Benxiang
Abstract：Objective:In the Shen Nong's Classic of Materia Medica,there is the record of Kuandonghua (Tussilago farfara L.). In this paper,Tussilago farfara L. was under herbalogical research. Method:By refer-ring to the ancient and contemporary relevant literature and classical books on materia medica ,the original plant and the change of producing area of Tussilago farfara L. were studied. Results:The major and genuine production areas have changed greatly,and now they are mainly in Shaanxi,Shanxi,Henan,Gansu and other places. Conclusion:Since the Song dynasty,the plant source and major production area of Tussilago farfara L. species have been identical generally. This study could provide a theoretical basis for exploring and increas-ing the Tussilago farfara L. source.
Keywords：Kuandonghua(Tussilago farfara L.)herbalogical reachspecies studygenuine production area
Publication Date：2017-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2026-05-22(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 974-977 )