Botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and processing of <i>Rhizoma alismatis</i>: a review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rhizoma alismatis is a traditional Chinese medicine with a long history. It is an important part of many prescriptions and is often used to treat water metabolism-related diseases in clinical practice. At present, there are 12 species of R. alismatis, of which only Alisma plantago-aquatica L. and A. plantago-aquatica subsp. orientale (Sam.) Sam are used as traditional Chinese medicine.

Objective

Based on the scientific literature, this paper aims to provide comprehensive and up-to-date information on the botany, traditional uses, phytochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology and processing methods of R. alismatis. Furthermore, it seeks to analyze current research findings to establish a new foundation and direction for future studies.

SUBMITTER: Pan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712712 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature