The taxonomy, distribution and medicinal value of the medicinal plants of the family Huperziaceae and Lycopodiaceae in China

Yang Chun-Yu

Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:1982-11-18 Published:1982-11-18
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Abstract:

The family Lycopodiaceae and Huperzi aceae includes 400 species in the world.

They are widely distributed in the tropics temperate and frigid zones. In China there

are about 60 species widely distributed in the southern and northern provinces. The

plants contain quinolizidine alkaloids. The physiological activity of them is strong

enough for medicinal use.

The paper describes the medicinal plants of the family Lycopodiacea'e and

Huperziaceae in China including their taxonomy, distribution and medicinal value. A

key to 12 species of the plants is offered. T he main references are cited after every

species. The distribution of species is based on specimens identified. The chemical

constituents and the scope of pharmacological action in clinical use as well as the effect

in folk use also mentioned.

Yang Chun-Yu. The taxonomy, distribution and medicinal value of the medicinal plants of the family Huperziaceae and Lycopodiaceae in China[J]. .

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