Ancient Utilization and Modern Research Progress of Elaphurus davidianus
Abstract:Elaphurus davidianus Millne-Edwards is a special Chinese animal.It is also a precious medicinal animal in China,which has been used as medicine for more than thousands of years.E.davidianus was once extinct for medicinal use due to extinction in China.However,with the reintroduction and expansion of the population nowadays,it is possible to restore its medicinal status of E.davidianus.This paper systematically introduced its medicinal status in ancient China and analyzed its modern research progress.Based on these studies,we hope to lead the shift of E.davidianus from protected species to economic resources and make good use of the corn and other organs of it to accelerate the usage and product development of E.davidianus,which will benefit human health.