As a traditional plant resource with both medicinal and aromatic value, Muxiang (Aucklandiae Radix) exhibits distinct regional characteristics and trends of industrial upgrading of resource distribution, development and utilization, and international trade patterns. This paper systematically reviews the evolution of Aucklandiae Radix varieties and their application characteristics in Asian traditional medical systems, summary of the current development status and technical bottlenecks of Aucklandiae Radix-related products, compares quality control standards across countries, and analyzes international trade data and development trends to provide theoretical references and practical ideas for the sustainable utilization of Aucklandiae Radix resources, high-value product development, and international trade layout. The results indicate that there are numerous adulterants of Aucklandiae Radix cannot be used interchangeably; resources are primarily derived from artificial cultivation, with Yunnan, Sichuan, and Chongqing in China serving as core production areas. In terms of medical applications, it is utilized in traditional Chinese medicine, Indian medicine, and Southeast Asian folk medicine, with its core functions of promoting qi circulation to relieve pain and strengthening the spleen to aid digestion being widely applied. Currently, Aucklandiae Radix product development has extended from traditional herbal materials to high-value-added extracts, traditional Chinese patent medicines, health supplements, cosmetics, and veterinary drugs, with the industrial chain continuously improving. There are differences in quality standards across countries regarding detection indicators and limit requirements; pharmacopoeias in Europe, British, China, and South Korea emphasize limits on pesticides and heavy metals, whereas Japan, Vietnam, and India do not specify requirements for the determination of major component content. In terms of internationalrade, Aucklandiae Radix has formed a production and sales network centered on Asia. Meanwhile, the Aucklandiae Radix industry faces challenges such as resource degradation, uneven processing technology, and poor alignment of international standards. This paper provides theoretical references and practical ideas for the sustainable utilization of Aucklandiae Radix resources, high-value product development, and international trade layout.

Aucklandiae Radix  /  traditional medicinal use  /  product development  /  quality standards  /  international trade  /  industrial upgrading