Huang Zhi-Qiang, Wu Jie, Guo Lin-Lin, Liu Jin-Lian, Zhang Rui, Tang Ru-Ying, Zhang Jian-Jun, Wang Chun, Wang Lin-Yuan
School of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100029, China.
School of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine Beijing 100029, China.
Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2021 Apr;46(8):1935-1942. doi: 10.19540/j.cnki.cjcmm.20201027.405.
Myrtus communis is a traditional medicinal aromatic plant in the Mediterranean. At present, the plant has been introduced and cultivated in the southern part of China, and it is mostly used for ornamental or cosmetic purposes. Based on literature analysis and the theory of Chinese medicine, we discussed the medicinal parts and properties of M. communis in this paper to provide a theoretical basis for exploring the medicinal value of M. communis and its compatibility with traditional Chinese medicines. Literatures were searched from Web of Science(core collection), PubMed, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang by using the set conditions as key words. Then the obtained literatures were screened and classified. Finally, a total of 376 articles were included, consisting of 44 reviews, 54 germplasm resources, 78 chemical researches, 48 studies on application, extraction, or quality, 18 human trials, 132 pharmacological studies, and 2 safety studies. Based on literature analysis and theories of Chinese medicine, the leaves of M. communis were finally selected as the medicinal part of Chinese medicine, and the traditional Chinese medicine properties of M. communis leaves were deduced as pungent, bitter, and cool. The channel tropisms of M. communis leaves included lung, liver, and large intestine, with functions of detoxifying, resolving a mass, and insecticide. It was used for mouth sores, vaginal itching, hemorrhoids and warts, etc.; appropriate amount shall be applied for external use, and the decoction form shall be used for washing the affected parts; 3-12 g equivalent product shall be used in decoction, and this herb shall be put into the decoction in a later stage. The clarification of the medicinal parts of M. communis, and the determination of the Chinese medicine properties of M. communis leaves would lay a theoretical foundation for its compatibility and application with Chinese medicines, and can do more contribution to the medical and healthcare industry in our country.
香桃木是地中海地区一种传统的药用芳香植物。目前，该植物已在中国南方引种栽培，主要用于观赏或美容用途。本文通过文献分析和中医理论，探讨了香桃木的药用部位和特性，为探索香桃木的药用价值及其与中药的配伍提供理论依据。以设定条件为关键词，从Web of Science（核心合集）、PubMed、中国知网、维普和万方数据库中检索文献。然后对获得的文献进行筛选和分类。最终纳入376篇文章，包括44篇综述、54篇种质资源、78篇化学研究、48篇应用、提取或质量研究、18篇人体试验、132篇药理研究和2篇安全性研究。基于文献分析和中医理论，最终选定香桃木的叶为中药药用部位，推导香桃木叶的中药特性为辛、苦、凉。香桃木叶的归经为肺、肝、大肠经，具有解毒、散结、杀虫的功效。用于口疮、阴痒、痔疮、疣等；外用适量，煎汤熏洗患处；内服3 - 12g等效量，入煎剂宜后下。明确香桃木的药用部位，确定香桃木叶的中药特性，将为其与中药的配伍应用奠定理论基础，为我国医疗卫生事业做出更多贡献。
