New Collection of Crude Drugs in Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 III. Kadsurae Caulis

The dried cane of Kadsura interior (Kadsurae Caulis) is recorded in Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 as Dian Jixueteng for the treatment of rheumatism, irregular menstruation, and deficiency of Qi and blood. In this paper, morphological characteristics, chemical constituents, and pharmacological activities in the cane of K. interior were summarized. Moreover, some suggestions about application and quality control of Kadsurae Caulis were proposed in order to provide a theoretical basis for further scientific use.