苍耳子主要含有挥发油、脂肪油、酚酸、苍耳子噻嗪双酮等杂环类化合物、蒽醌、黄酮、生物碱及其他类成分，毒性成分为苍术苷及其衍生物。临床应用以治疗鼻病为多，多配伍辛夷、白芷、薄荷（苍耳子散）加减用于慢性鼻炎、过敏性鼻炎、鼻窦炎、副鼻窦炎等，尚可治疗皮肤病、关节痛、牙痛等疾病。

The chemical composition of volatile oil, fatty oil, phenolic acids, heterocyclic compounds like xanthiazone, anthraquinone, flavonoids, alkaloids and other types of components from Xanthii Fructus have been reported. The toxic components are thought to be atractyloside and its derivatives. It’s used to treat nasal diseases mainly in clinic, for example, chronic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, paranasal sinusitis, etc. The compatibility of xanthii fructus with flos magnolia, angelica and mint to treat nasal diseases is the most commonly used. Xanthii Fructus can be used to treat skin diseases, joint pain, toothache also.

北京中医药大学科研创新团队——中药先导化合物发现与开发创新团队项目