Phenotypic Traits, Hormonal Distribution, and Metabolite Profiling of <i>Isatis indigotica</i> Seeds from 21 Samples in China: A Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herb.

ABSTRACT: "Banlangen" (Isatis indigotica Fort., indigowoad root) is the dried root of a plant in the Cruciferae (Brassicaceae) family, which has been cultivated in China for over 2000 years. This herb has significant medicinal value and played an important therapeutic role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isatis indigotica is widely cultivated in China, with varying seed quality across different regions. Investigating the seed quality and distribution of endogenous metabolites of Isatis indigotica from various regions is of great significance for its efficient utilization. In this study, 21 samples from Isatis indigotica seeds were collected from 15 different regions of China and analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and liquid chromatography-mass spect

SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11991228 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature