Asian Journal
Of Traditional Medicines

Abstract: Polygonum cuspidatum is a traditional Chinese medicine, and its medicinal part is dry rhizome. It is mainly used to treat damp heat jaundice, burns, carbuncle, ulcer poisoning, amenorrhea, and snake bite. Recent studies have found that P. cuspidatum also contains active ingredients against coronaviruses. This paper reviews the chemical constituents and pharmacological activities of P. cuspidatum, so as to provide a scientific basis for the development and utilization of P. cuspidatum resources in the future.

Key words: Polygonum cuspidatum, chemical composition, pharmacological activity