Newly Generated Atractylon Derivatives in Processed Rhizomes of Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz.

ABSTRACT: Thermally processed rhizomes of Atractylodes macrocephala (RAM) have a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for treating various disorders, and have been an integral part of various traditional drugs and healthcare products. In TCM, herbal medicines are, in most cases, uniquely processed. Although it is thought that processing can alter the properties of herbal medicines so as to achieve desired functions, increase potency, and/or reduce side effects, the underlying chemical changes remain unclear for most thermally processed Chinese herbal medicines. In an attempt to shed some light on the scientific rationale behind the processes involved in traditional medicine, the RAM processed by stir-frying with wheat bran was investigated for the change of chemical composition.

SUBMITTER: Zhai C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7763829 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature