Micro-macroscopical and Microscopic Identification of Cinnabaris
10.6039/j.issn.1001-0408.2016.06.37
- VernacularTitle:朱砂药材的微性状和显微鉴别
- Author:
Zhimin LIU
;
Xiao XING
;
Ye SUN
;
Hongyu ZHAI
;
Yunhong WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cinnabaris;
Micro-macroscopical identification;
Microscopic identification
- From:
China Pharmacy
2016;(6):835-837
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To provide identification reference for the clinical use of Cinnabaris. METHODS:TCM micro-macro-scopical identification method and microscopic identification method were used. RESULTS:The micro-macroscopical characteristics were obtained:irregular granule or sheet block,different forms,wide bright red,opuque translucent with some luster; some sam-ples showed irregular lump with big shape,red scale on surface,dulling or gray-black. The were microscopic characteristics ob-tained:different forms of irregular granule,some sheet block,wide bright red,with some luster,occasionally with yellow gran-ules. CONCLUSIONS:The method for micro-macroscopical identification and microscopic identification of Cinnabaris is simple and convenient,and it can be used for the rapid verification of Cinnabaris.
