International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine, 2024, 6(7); doi: 10.25236/IJFM.2024.060709.
Gaowa Kang1,2, Qing Yun1, Guoping Bao1, Long Bao3, Shu Min1, Laxinamujila Bai1,2
1School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, 02800, China
2NMPA Key Laboratory of Quality Control of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mongolian Medicine), School of Mongolian Medicine, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao, 02800, China
3College of Agriculture, Chifeng University, Chifeng, 024000, China
Medicinal plants, with their rich chemical constituents and diverse biological activities, have broad application prospects in agriculture and medicine. This paper systematically explores the basic theories of allelopathy in medicinal plants, including the mechanisms of allelopathy, allelochemicals in medicinal plants, and their ecological functions. It provides a detailed analysis of the application of allelopathy in medicinal plants in agriculture, such as inhibiting weed growth, controlling crop pests and diseases, and enhancing soil health and fertility. Furthermore, the paper discusses the application of allelopathy in medicinal plants in the medical field, including their antibacterial and antiviral properties, potential in cancer treatment, and effects on the immune system. The research aims to reveal the extensive application value of allelopathy in medicinal plants, offering new insights and directions for the development of agriculture and medicine.
Medicinal plants; Allelopathy; Agricultural application; Medical application; Ecological function
Gaowa Kang, Qing Yun, Guoping Bao, Long Bao, Shu Min, Laxinamujila Bai. Exploration of the Application of Allelopathy in Medicinal Plants in Agriculture and Medicine. International Journal of Frontiers in Medicine (2024), Vol. 6, Issue 7: 51-56. https://doi.org/10.25236/IJFM.2024.060709.
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