Analysis on Common Resources of Herbal Medicine from Compositae Family in Huizhou City

Authors Qi Yinde

Journal Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine , 2016,12:23

Abstract Objective To analyze the folk herbal medicine resources of compositae plants in Huizhou City; To provide references for the development and usage of the resources and the protection of folk herbal medicine culture in Huizhou City. Methods Through the herbal medicine market and field investigation, sample collection, sample acquisition and identification, mass interview, literature arrangement and other methods, the source, habitat and medicinal value of plants in compositae family in Huizhou City were investigated, and the utilization history, application characteristics, function classification of resources were summarized. Results There were 29 genera and 34 species of compositae plants of folk commonly-used herbal medicines in Huizhou City (including 1 variety), with a larger research space and development value. Conclusion This study can provide a basis for the protection, development and usage and also the further research for folk herbal resource of compositae plants in Huizhou City.