Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC.: Ethnobotany, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Attributes, and Safety Profile

Abstract

Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC has important implication in traditional medicine and modern implication. Rhizome, being the most important part of the herb, is helpful for numerous diseases we face. Originating in the eastern part of Asia, its rhizome is now used in many important remedies due to its active constituents. As an anti-inflammatory and treatment for spleen disorders, it is an integral part of Chinese traditional medicine. Although this plant has been used for centuries, we still don’t know much about it. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the active chemical constituents of A. lancea, its pharmaceutical activity, dosage, and toxicity levels and some major studies that have been conducted as well as its potential to become a leading source of medicinal formulations. A thorough yet summarized over view of the plant has been portrayed here with future recommendation for better understanding. © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022.