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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2013, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (7): 65-69.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.2012-3168

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Advance on Biology and Chemical Constituents of Dictamnus dasycarpus

  

  • Received:2012-09-18 Revised:2012-10-24 Online:2013-03-05 Published:2013-03-05

Abstract: Dictamni Cortex is from the dry root cortex of Dictamnus dasycarpus in Rutaceae, which is an important traditional Chinese medicine and is used as an herb for a long time in Chinese history. Too much about Dictamnus dasycarpus has been studied. The biological characteristics on the origin, distribution, morphology and structure, seed germination, tissue culture, and the chemical constituents of essential oils, alkaloids, limonoids and coarse polysaccharide of Dictamnus dasycarpus are concluded. The current situation of Dictamnus dasycarpus suggests that over-need for Dictamni Cortex, disorderly collecting and seldom cultivating lead to resource exhausting seriously. In order to provide theoretical basis for further protection, development and utilization of Dictamnus dasycarpus, the suggestions about deeply understanding and reasonable protection, comprehensive development and utilization, rapid propagation and standardized cultivation are also provided.