Comparison with differentiation of Ligusticum chuanxiong from its easily confusable Ligusticum sinense chaxiong
- VernacularTitle:川芎与混淆品茶芎的比较鉴别
- Author:
Jun CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort;
Ligusticum sinense Oliv. cv. chaxiong Mass;
comparative identification
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
2001;32(4):353-355
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Object To provide a scientific basis for the identification and rational clinical use of the two herbal drugs. Methods Experiments were carried out by comparing their properties, microscopic characteristics, UV spectra, TLC and GC chromatograms. Results There are remarkable differences between the two crude drugs in these respects, and a convenient and effective method for their differentiation and identification has been established. Conclusion Ligusticum sinense Hort. and Ligusticum sinense Oliv. cv. chaxiong Mass should not be used one instead of the other.
