Studies on Cistanches Herba: A Bibliometric Analysis

Overview

Journal Plants (Basel)

Date 2023 Mar 11

PMID 36903966

Authors

Longjiang Wu

Tian Xiang

Chen Chen

Murtala Bindawa Isah

Xiaoying Zhang

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Abstract

As a famous tonic herb, Cistanches Herba is known for its broad medicinal functions, especially its hormone balancing, anti-aging, anti-dementia, anti-tumor, anti-oxidative, neuroprotective, and hepatoprotective effects. This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of studies on and to identify research hotspots and frontier topics on the genus. Based on the metrological analysis software CiteSpace, 443 related papers were quantitatively reviewed. The results indicate that 330 institutions from 46 countries have publications in this field. China was the leading country in terms of research importance and number of publication (335 articles). In the past decades, studies on have mainly focused on its rich active substances and pharmacological effects. Although the research trend shows that has grown from an endangered species to an important industrial plant, its breeding and cultivation continue to be important areas for research. In the future, the application of species as functional foods may be a new research trend. In addition, active collaborations among researchers, institutions, and countries are expected.

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