Research Status of Medicinal Resources in Abelmoschus Manihot (L.) Medic.

- To ascertain the status quo of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) medicinal resources research and development. This paper reviews the resources of Abelmoschus manihot (L.) by consulting related literatures. The results showed that as the traditional Chinese medicine,the root, stem, leaf, flower and seed can be used medicinally, has more accurate curative effect, and the chemical composition and pharmacological action have been proved and studied clinically. Abelmoschus manihot (L.) the whole body is treasure, should increase research dynamics, reasonable development and utilization medicinal resources.