Antitumour Effects of Salvia Miltiorrhiza based on the Theory of Homology of Food and Medicine

Abstract

Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge is a plant of the family Labiatae, which is of great value in traditional Chinese medicine. Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge has a slight odour, slightly bitter and astringent taste. It is slightly cold. Salvia miltiorrhiza belongs to the heart and liver meridians. It has the functions of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, promoting menstruation, relieving pain, Clear and reduce stagnant heat, cooling blood and eliminating carbuncles. It is used in the treatment of chest paralysis and heart pain, epigastric and abdominal pain, accumulation of obstruction in the abdomen, insomnia, irregular menstruation, sores, swelling and pain, cancer, etc. It has high medicinal health value and has been listed as one of the most important medicinal drugs in the world. It is of high medicinal and health care value, and has been listed in the catalogue of medicinal dietary sources in China, which has a broad space for development and application. The purpose of this paper is to review the research progress of Salvia miltiorrhiza in processing methods and antitumour activity, and to elaborate the performance of Salvia miltiorrhiza in ancient and modern clinical applications by giving examples, with a view to providing reference and contribution to the in-depth research, clinical application and development of Salvia miltiorrhiza. The sources, functions and dosage forms of Salvia miltiorrhiza were comprehensively analysed through the analysis of traditional Chinese patent medicines, simple preparations and related health food products of Salvia miltiorrhiza queried by Yaozhi.com, with a view to providing references for the development of Salvia miltiorrhiza medicines and food products.