Maqianzi (马钱子 Strychnos), A Poisonous Medicinal Native to the Western Regions

Maqianzi(马钱子Strychnos)is also called“Fanmubie(番木鳖),"“Kushi(苦实)”and“QianJi drug(牵机药).”The alias“Fanmubie”shows its origin and its characteristics.The name of“Kushi”implies its taste and flavor.“Qianji Drug vividly shows the clinical manifestations of the poisoning of Maqianzi.The name of“Maqianzi”is the comprehensive display of its characteristic,toxicity,etc.,Maqianzi is famous for its poison,which is often used in the treatment of various intractable diseases.It shows the poison Culture in the Western Regions,meanwhile it also displays the unique charm of Traditional herbs in transforming poison into treasure.

士的宁和马钱子碱氮氧化物的研究

以士的宁和马钱子碱为母体，与过氧化氢反应，生成士的宁和马钱子碱氮氧化物，通过还原性试验证明，士的宁氮氧化物较马钱予碱氮氧化物稳定。

马钱子为何须炮制后入药

马钱子为马钱科植物马钱（Strychnos nux-vomica L）的干燥成熟种子,亦名番木鳖,产自越南、印度、泰国、中国云南等国家和地区。马钱子的主要功能为通络止痛、散结消肿,临床常用于治疗风湿顽痹、麻木瘫痪、跌扑损伤、痈疽肿痛等症。马钱子具有较强的毒性,主要毒性成分是马钱子碱和番木鳖碱（士的宁）,如果服用过量,会引起肢体颤动、惊厥、呼吸困难、昏迷,甚至危及生命。因此药有剧毒,必须在医生指导下使用。