Microscopic identification for roots from 4 medicinal plants of Actinidia genus
10.12206/j.issn.2097-2024.202111002
- VernacularTitle:4种猕猴桃药用植物根的显微鉴定研究
- Author:
Ya WU
1
;
Yiping JIANG
1
;
Chengzhong ZHANG
1
;
Nani WANG
2
;
Hailiang XIN
1
Author Information
1. School of Pharmacy, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
2. Institute of She Medicine, Zhejiang Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou 310007, China.
- Keywords:
Actinidia;
root;
medicinal plant;
microscopic identification
- From:
Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice
2023;41(7):433-436
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To perform microscopic identification for the roots of Actinidia macrosperma C.F. Liang, Actinidia valvata Dunn, Actinidia arguta (Sieb. & Zucc) Planch. ex Miq., Actinidia chinensis Planch., and provide the basis for judging medicinal materials exactly. Methods The powder microscopic characteristics of 4 medicinal plants of Actinidia genus were observed by microscopic identification method. Results Taking the morphological characteristics of calcium oxalate clusters, starch granules and ducts as the main differences, a key table was compiled to identify the roots of these four medicinal plants. Conclusion The microscopic identification method could effectively distinguish 4 Chinese herbs of Actinidia genus, and which is worth further studying.
