对我国药王茶的基源考证以及现代研究等方面进行调查，为其进一步的研究和开发提供参考。现代化学研究表明药王茶中主要含有黄酮类成分，药理活性研究表明其具有抗菌、抗病毒、抗氧化及免疫等活性，并且民间应用历史悠久。因此对药王茶进行系统深入的整理研究，不但对于寻找治疗和防治慢性代谢性疾患的新药和保健品具有重要意义，也会推动中国茶文化并带动民族的经济发展。

To review the textual investigation and modern research on Yaowang Tea which consists of main Potentilla fruticosa and P. glabra var. mandshurica, etc., and to provide a reference for the further research and development. The modern phytochemical research has shown that the main constituents of Yaowang Tea are flavonoids. The pharmacological research has also proved that Yaowang Tea has multiple bioactivities, such as antiviral, antimicrobial, anti-oxidative, immune activities and so on, and it has been used in folk medicine for a long history. Therefore the systemic and in-depth research on Yaowang Tea not only has the vital significance regarding new drugs and health care products for the treatment and prevention of chronic metabolic disease, but also will promote the development of Chinese tea culture and the national economy.

国家自然科学基金面上项目（81274188）；教育部长江学者和创新团队发展计划项目（IRT1150）