[Micromorphological comparative identification between several Chinese herbal medicines and their counterfeits].
ZHONGGUO ZHONG YAO ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO ZHONGYAO ZAZHI = CHINA JOURNAL OF CHINESE MATERIA MEDICA 2012;
37:1161-1164. [PMID:
22779370]
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To identify comparatively several commercial Chinese herbal medicines and their counterfeits.
METHOD
The 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.
RESULT
Main 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.
CONCLUSION
The reference for the authenticity identification of Chinese herbal medicine and helpful experiences for the research of the same subject were provided.
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