[Survey on traditional medicinal resources of Uncaria distributed in China].
OBJECTIVE
To make clear the botanical origin of medicinal Uncaria distributed in China and the situation of its use in folk medicines.


METHODS
Collecting data and making on-the-spot investigation.


RESULTS
There are thirteen medicinal plants which belong to Uncaria genus, and ten of them are commercially available. A clear idea was obtained of their geographical distribution, distribution features and practical experiences in folk application.


CONCLUSIONS
This investigation is helpful in further researching and exploring the resources of Uncaria for medical use, as well as provides a scientific basis for production, management and safe use of crude drugs.
Yu
Z
Z
Chongqing Municipal Academy of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Chongqing 400065.
Shu
G
G
Qin
S
S
Zhong
T
T
Fang
Q
Q
Li
J
J
Zhou
Y
Y
D002681:China; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D004463:Ecology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification; D032070:Uncaria / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000145:classification