Research progress of Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis and supplementary reports of assay method for toxic chemical composition

With reference to a recent literature review on traditional Chinese medicine Radix Sophorae Tonkinensis(Sophora tonkinensis Gagnep.),this article summarizes the latest research development and findings on pharmacological actions,toxicity,material basis,extraction process,and analysis technology of the herb with a view to inspiring ideas for future research and development work.Supplementary information on microscopic identification features,use of liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques on qualitative and quantitative analysis of toxic chemical marker compounds such as eulexine in Tonkinensis samples are also provided in this article for reference purposes pertaining to safety monitoring of Chinese medicine.