Objective: To mine and analyze potential function of Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma using the Pujifang database management system

literatures and modern pharmacology studies and clinical application

in order to expand the scope of clinical application. Method: The Pujifang database management system was used to retrieve the distribution and compositions of ancient compounds containing Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma

and study the overall functions. Meanwhile

the functions of Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma recorded in old herbalism documents were investigated by comprehensive summary. The results were further compared with Chinese Pharmacopeia to find the similarities and differences of its ancient and present functions

and explore its potential functions. This could be verified by modern pharmacological study and clinical application. Result: In the Pujifang database

758 ancient compounds containing Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma were retrieved and used to treat 317 symptoms

which were divided into 30 categories. According to the disease-based functions

the functions of inducing resuscitation

improving eyesight and hearing

stopping dysentery

antispasmodic

warming stomach and resolving dampness were consistent with the records in Chinese Pharmacopeia. However

the functions of treating stroke

arthralgia

cough and asthma

ache

itch

concretions and gatherings

sore carbuncle were not recorded. Modern pharmacological studies and clinical application showed that Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma can suppress hyperactive liver for calming endogenous wind

expel cold and remove dampness

control cough and asthma

kill parasites to relieve itch

soften hardness to dissipate stagnation

and remove toxicity for eliminating carbuncles. Conclusion: Through data analysis

literature research and modern pharmacology studies and clinical application

Acori Tatarinowii Rhizoma is proved to suppress hyperactive liver for calming endogenous wind

expel cold and remove dampness

relieve cough and asthma

kill parasites to relieve itch

soften hardness to dissipate stagnation

and remove toxicity for eliminating carbuncles. However

its function of relieving pain shall be further verified by modern pharmacological studies.