Asian Journal
Of Traditional Medicines

Croton crassifolius (C. crassifolius) is a kind of traditional Chinese medicine, with a history hundreds of years in China. By consulting Sciencedirect databases and Web of Science databases, 68 related articles were found, 12 of which were related to chemical composition and pharmacological activity. It was used by the ancients as the medicine to treat stomach trouble, rheumatism, poliomyelitis and injuries, and it is the treasure of traditional Chinese medicine in China. With the development of  modern medicine, the active ingredients and therapeutic mechanism of C. crassifolius have been gradually revealed. In this study, the functions and applications of C. crassifolius were reviewed from the aspects of botany, traditional Chinese medicine therapy and biotransformation of substances, so as to better understand and use C. crassifolius and provide more effective drug choices for clinical treatment.