Abstract:

To provide valuable data for the quality control, resource conservation and utilization of Gusuibu (Drynaria fortune (Kunze) J. Sm.). Field investigation, market survey, sample inspection and literature collection were used. The herbalogical study, resources distribution, adulterant, quantity and marketing were carried on a systematic summary and analysis. The investigation revealed that 4 provinces in China were the major producing areas of Drynariae Rhizoma, including Guangxi Province, Guizhou Province, Yunnan Province and Hubei Province. There were 6 different adulterants in Drynariae Rhizoma. The supply and demand of Drynariae Rhizoma is needed to be balanced, and the sale price of Drynariae Rhizoma keeps going up. Crude drugs of Drynariae Rhizoma from market need to be identified precisely for medication safety and quality control, at the same time natural resources of Drynaria fortune (Kunze) J. Sm need to be protected effectively and utilized rationally.