Analysis of Medicinal Value of Gardenia Flowers

Abstract

Purpose: To explore the chemical composition, medicinal value and edible value of gardenia flowers, and make rational use of traditional Chinese medicine resources. Methods: Through consulting the literature and relevant information to understand the chemical composition, medicinal and edible value of gardenia flowers, and summarized, actively respond to the Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine Research focus on the special call, the development of traditional Chinese medicine resources. Results: Gardenia flowers contain volatile oil, gardenia yellow pigment, amino acids, vitamins and trace elements, which have high medicinal and edible value. it should be further developed to lay the foundation for the development and clinical use of traditional Chinese medicine. Conclusion: Gardenia flowers is a kind of medicinal and edible plants, the analysis of gardenia flowers, fully embodies the recycling of traditional Chinese medicine Non - Medicinal parts, the future should be in-depth study on its pharmacology and clinical aspects, give full play to the application value of gardenia flowers.