Pharmacognostic identification of Cryptolepis buchanaii.
- Author:
Hua ZHU
1
;
Chun-shan ZHOU
;
Yue-kui LIAO
;
Yan-yuan BAI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Cryptolepis; anatomy & histology; cytology; Drug Contamination; Pharmacognosy; Plant Leaves; anatomy & histology; cytology; Plant Stems; anatomy & histology; cytology; Plants, Medicinal; anatomy & histology; cytology; Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2004;29(7):634-636
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo supply basis for the establishment of quality standard of Cryptolepis buchanaii.
METHODCharacters of crude drugs, microscopic characteristic as well as UV spectrum of the herb were studied.
RESULTLaticifers were found in the cortex and pith of the stem; much papillary non-glandular hair was found covering the stomata in the sub-cuticle of the leaf.
CONCLUSIONThe results can be employed as the basis for identifying the herb.
