| Abstract:Objective:Through the analysis of The Fourth National Survey of Traditional Chinese Medicine Resources-Mineral Chinese Medicine (MCM) Resources,We can know about the species and distribution and Current situation of ethnic MCM resources in northwest China (Shaanxi Province,Gansu Province,Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region,Qinghai Province,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region),To provide reference for further research and development of MCM resources.Methods: We used the literature review and field research in this survey, all data were summarized and analyzed. Results: A total of 104 species were investigated in this survey(92 species were found in literature and 44 species were found in field research), Analyzed and summarized the changes in MCM resources,including the application history of 33 species,and these species were distributed locally;There was a phenomenon of single use and mutual use of MCM resources among different ethnic groups,including the 24 species of traditional Chinese medicine were commonly used.Conclusion:This study identified these species and distribution of MCM resources in the northwest region; At the same time, we also revealed the reasons for the changes of MCM resources and overview of the using of traditional MCM resources among different ethnic groups.Based on the issues reflected in this survey,We provided feasible suggestions.It also can provide reference for further research and development of MCM resources in northwest China. |
