Analysis of Species of Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae Indexed in Different Version of Chinese Pharmacopoeia
- VernacularTitle:对历版《中国药典》所载川贝品种的探讨
- Author:
Xiaozhong NIE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chinese Pharmacopoeia;
Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae;
Species;
Identification;
Analysis
- From:
China Pharmacy
2001;0(09):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To discuss the classification of Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae medical materials indexed in different versions of Chinese Pharmacopoeia.METHODS:The Songbei powder and the Limpet powder were identified by microscopy;then the chemical constituents of Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae from 4 origins and their respective market price were analyzed.RESULTS:The microscopic identification results showed that the differences between Songbei and the Limpet were great;the assay of chemical constituents also showed that there were significant differences among the four varieties of Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae,suggesting the 4 species had significant differences in drug efficacy.Viewed from market demand,the prices of Songbei and Fritillaria delavayi Franch.delavayi had great differences.CONCLUSOIN:The Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae refers to "one group" instead of "one kind".It should be composed of 4 species:Fritillaria cirrhosa D.Don,Fritillaria unibracteata Hsiao et K.C.Hsia(Songbei),Fritillaria przewalskii Maxim.(Minbei) and Fritillaria delavayi Franch.delavayi.
