The current situation of Zanthoxylum bungeanum industry and the research and application prospect. A review
Bao Y, Yang L, Fu Q, Fu Y, Tian Q, Wang C, Huang Q · Fitoterapia · 2023 January
DOI 10.1016/j.fitote.2022.105380
Objective
This study briefly explains the planting status and production area distribution of prickly ash in Sichuan Province and reviews the recent research on the chemical components, volatile oil extraction methods, pharmacological effects, etc. Reasonable development prospects are projected to reference the in-depth research of prickly ash, the development and usage of resources, and the development of associated items.
Conclusions
As a traditional Chinese medicine, it has the effect of warming the middle and easing pain, eliminating insects, and soothing itching. With the progress of science and technology, recent research has proven that Chinese prickly ash has numerous pharmacological properties and biological activities such as antibacterial, anesthetic, antioxidant, anti-cancer, etc. The application value of prickly ash is also becoming acknowledged by humans.
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