[Textual research on the origin and producing area of Baitouweng (Radix Pulsatillae)].
Baitouweng (Pulsatilla Root), a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, was first recorded inShen nong ben cao jing(Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica) .Pulsatilla chinensis(Bunge) Regel fromRanunculaceaehad become the authentic source for the Baitouweng since the Song Dynasty, which was consistent with the Radix Pulsatillae collected in theChinese Pharmacopoeia. Chuzhou, Anhui province, being regarded as the main producing area in ancient times, had been its genuine producing area since the period of Republic of China. From the Tang Dynasty to Ming Dynasty, the origin of Baitouweng recorded in the works of Chinese materia medica could also includeP.cernua, P.dahuricaandP.ambigua. Therefore,P.chinensisin Chuzhou, with large quantity and high quality, is a superior resource that need to increase its protection and further studies, whereasP.cernua, P.dahuricaandP.ambiguahave better to be used as local drugs.
School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China.
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National Resource Center for Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100700, China.
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School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China.
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School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China.
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School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China.
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Authentic medicinals; Baitouweng (Radix Pulsatillae); Chinese medicinal material