Asian Journal
Of Traditional Medicines

Atractylodes lancea (called Cangzhu in China) is a medicinal plant that has long been used as tonic agent in various ethno-medical  systems in East Asia, especially in China, for the treatment of gastrointestinal dysfunction, cancer, osteoporosis, obesity and fetal  irritability. We used the TCMSP database to search for the main active ingredients and traditional Chinese medicine targets of  Atractylodes macrocephala. There are a total of 38 related articles, of which 27 are closely related to chemical composition and activity.  This study reviews the chemical components and pharmacological effects of A. lancea, aiming to provide reference for its further research  and development.