Platycodonis Radix is a traditional Chinese medicine as homology of medicine and food, and it has the functions of clearing pharynx, moistening throat, regulating immune system, assisting in lowering blood sugar and blood lipid. Platycodonis Radix contains saponins, flavonoids, phenols, polyacetylenes, polysaccharides and other chemical components. Modern pharmacological studies have demonstrated that Platycodonis Radix has anti-tumor, anti-oxidation, anti-obesity, anti-diabetes and other biological activities. In addition, Platycodonis Radix has high value in medicinal and healthcare, so it is of great significance to strengthen the development of Platycodonis Radix healthy products. This paper summarizes the research progress of Platycodonis Radix from three aspects as chemical composition, pharmacological action and modern application, which can provide some valuable references for the comprehensive utilization and development of Platycodonis Radix.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |