Saussurea plants have a long history of being used for disease prevention and control in Tibetan medicine,and the species have gradually changed along with the development of history. Saussurea is mainly effective in wind-expelling,blood circulation,spasmolysis,pain relief,heat-clearing and detoxification. Characteristics,major chemical constituents and pharmacological studies of Saussurea stella Maxim. were summarized in this review based on the utilization of Saussurea medicinal plants in Tibetan areas,with the aim to provide adequate theoretical bases and references for exploring the further medicinal value and development and utilization of S.stella.
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