天南星为常用中药 ,具有燥湿化痰、祛风止痉、散结消肿等功效。天南星生品有较强的毒性和刺激性 ,一般以制品入药 ,生品外用。本文对天南星炮制的研究做一概述。1　炮制历史沿革天南星的炮制始见于唐代 ,历代文献中记载的天南星的炮制方法至少有 5 3种 ,应用最多的炮制辅料为姜 Arisaema is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, with dampness, phlegm, phlegm, sputum swelling, swelling and other effects. Arginine raw materials have strong toxicity and irritation, and they are generally used as medicines and raw materials for external use. This article gives an overview of the research on Arjuntium concocting. 1 The processing of Arjuna made in the history of concocting was first seen in the Tang Dynasty, and at least 53 species of Arisaema were recorded in ancient literature. The most widely used concoction materials are ginger.