Qiyuan Zou
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Qiyuan Zou has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Jingquan Yuan
Institute of Chinese Medicine and Zhuang-Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
1 shared publication - Lu Chen
Guangxi Key Laboratory of High-Quality Formation and Utilization of Dao-di Herbs, National Engineering Research Center of Southwest Endangered Medicinal Resource Development, Guangxi Botanical Garden of Medicinal Plants, Nanning 530023, China
1 shared publication - Wenyan Zhang
Scientific Experimental Center, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, 13 Wuhe Avenue, Nanning 530200, China
1 shared publication - Yuanyuan Huang
Institute of Chinese Medicine and Zhuang-Yao Ethnic Medicine, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning 530200, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Top Cited PapersOpen Access
A Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (Illicium verum Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant
Illicium verum Hook. F., also known as star anise, is one of the most important plants of the genus Anise in the family Magnoliaceae. I. verum not only has the functions of warming Yang, dispersing cold, regulating Qi and relieving pain but can also be used as a condiment to increase flavor as well as reconcile and remove fish smells. Currently, 201 chemical constituents have been identified from star anise; among these, star anise oil and shikimic acid are the two most widely used and studied chemical components in star anise, with the oil accounting for a large proportion of the total. This review integrates, classifies and updates studies related to the botany, pharmacology, phytochemistry, traditional and modern uses and quality control of star anise, with a special reference to its phytochemical composition and pharmacological activity. It will provide a reference for further research on this important medicinal plant. In addition, the broad applications and research profiles of star anise essential oil and shikimic acid are highlighted. Our review indicates that the research prospects regarding star anise are very broad and worthy of further investigation.
Top Cited PapersOpen AccessA Comprehensive Review of the Pharmacology, Chemistry, Traditional Uses and Quality Control of Star Anise (Illicium verum Hook. F.): An Aromatic Medicinal Plant
Illicium verum Hook. F., also known as star anise, is one of the most important plants of the genus Anise in the family Magnoliaceae. I. verum not only has the functions of warming Yang, dispersing cold, regulating Qi and relieving pain but can also be used as a condiment to increase flavor as well as reconcile and remove fish smells. Currently, 201 chemical constituents have been identified from star anise; among these, star anise oil and shikimic acid are the two most widely used and studied chemical components in star anise, with the oil accounting for a large proportion of the total. This review integrates, classifies and updates studies related to the botany, pharmacology, phytochemistry, traditional and modern uses and quality control of star anise, with a special reference to its phytochemical composition and pharmacological activity. It will provide a reference for further research on this important medicinal plant. In addition, the broad applications and research profiles of star anise essential oil and shikimic acid are highlighted. Our review indicates that the research prospects regarding star anise are very broad and worthy of further investigation.