Analysis of the pharmacological and toxicological effects of Prepared Polygonum multiflorum(prepared he shou wu) Gu Kewei(Jiangyin Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214400) AbstractObjective: To study the pharmacological and toxicological effects of Prepared Polygonum multiflorum(prepared he shou wu).Method: 130 rats were selected as the research subjects and divided into an experimental group and a control […]
Item Pharmacopoeia standards Preparation method Remove impurities from Polygonum multiflorum, wash, soak slightly, moisturize thoroughly, cut into thick slices or pieces. Mix he shou wu slices or small blocks with decoction of black soybean thoughly according to the stewing method (general rule 0213), place it in a suitable container of nonferrous material, and stew until […]
Extraction of Fungus Polysaccharides
October 28, 2024
Saccharides, also known as carbohydrates, are widely distributed in living organisms. Saccharides are not only stored nutrients in living organisms, but also precursors for the biosynthesis of other organic compounds. Saccharides are another important class of biological information molecules in organisms, in addition to proteins and nucleic acids. They play a crucial role in fertilization, […]
The Production Areas and Tree Species of Pine Pollen in China
October 31, 2024
Tree Species Producing Pine Pollen in China1. Masson pine/Pinus massoniana Lamb.Masson pine is the most widely distributed species of pine in terms of geographical distribution, widely distributed in the humid areas of eastern subtropical China and extending to the northern tropics. Its horizontal distribution area spans across the northern, central, and southern sub zones of […]
Pine pollen, historically known as songhuang (pine yellow) in ancient China, refers to the dried male pollen of Pinus massoniana, Pinus tabuliformis and other pine species. As a unique medicinal and edible treasure native to China, its written records span more than 2,000 years. Comprehensive accounts of pine pollen survive in thirty-seven ancient herbal and […]
Research Report on Yunnan Pine Pollen Industry in China
June 16, 2026
1. Research Overview Pine pollen refers to the dried male pollen of Pinus massoniana，Pinus yunnanensis or Pinus yunnanensis, a core medicinal and edible raw material in China. Over 60% of commercially available pine pollen raw materials nationwide originate from mountain forests on the Yunnan Plateau. This research systematically sorts out five core dimensions of Yunnan […]
The Complete Collection Process of Pine Pollen
June 16, 2026
Pine pollen is derived from the male flower spikes (male strobili) of pine species including Pinus yunnanensis, Pinus massoniana and Pinus tabuliformis. All commercial pine pollen in China is harvested manually in mountain forests without mechanical collection equipment. The whole workflow consists of six major stages: pre-harvest preparation, field picking of flower spikes, shade-drying and […]