Micromorphological comparative identification between several Chinese herbal medicines and their counterfeits.

Author: Yuying MA ¹ ; Xiaolin LU ; Meng ZHAI ; Ying YANG
Author Information

1. Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Medicines of Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China. ma-yuying@126.com
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Cuminum; anatomy & histology; classification; Cuscuta; anatomy & histology; classification; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; Plants, Medicinal; anatomy & histology; classification; Quality Control; Salvia miltiorrhiza; anatomy & histology; classification; Sinapis; anatomy & histology; classification
From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2012;37(8):1161-1164
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo identify comparatively several commercial Chinese herbal medicines and their counterfeits.
METHODThe micromorphological characters were identified. The shape, surface, section and other characters of the medicinal materials were identified by using anatomical lens and scanning apparatus. Pictures were taken and saved.
RESULTMain micromorphological differences between several Chinese herbal medicine including Lonicera macranthoides, L. similis, Cuminum cyminum, Plantago asiatica, Cuscuta chinensis, Sinapis alba, Salvia miltiorrhiza and their counterfeits were identified.
CONCLUSIONThe reference for the authenticity identification of Chinese herbal medicine and helpful experiences for the research of the same subject were provided.