【摘要】通过查阅历代本草文献，总结萆薢的药用历史及其基原。同时结合现代的研究成果，总结萆薢的性状鉴别、化学成分和药理作用，以期为萆薢进一步的药学研究与开发利用提供指导。
Abstract:
To examine a textual research of the medicinal historical evolution and the
original resource of Bi Xie. Meanwhile, combined with modern research,
character identification, chemical compositions and pharmacological effect are
summarized in addition. The research could provide the basis for the further
development and utilization of Bi Xie.