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Anatomical study on Vaccinium arctostaphylos L
B Nickavar1, Gh Amin, M H Salehi-Sormagi
1Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, PO. Box: 14155-6153, Tehran, Iran. bnickavar@yahoo.com
Die Pharmazie
|May 17, 2003
Summary
Qaraqat, or Vaccinium arctostaphylos L., is a plant used in Iranian folk medicine for diabetes and high blood pressure. Anatomical features were studied to help identify the medicinal plant accurately.
Area of Science:
- Botany and Pharmacognosy
- Ethnomedicine
- Plant Anatomy
Background:
- Vaccinium arctostaphylos L. (Ericaceae), known locally as Qaraqat, is traditionally used in Iranian folk medicine.
- The plant is recognized for its potential antidiabetic and antihypertensive properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an anatomical investigation of Vaccinium arctostaphylos L. organs.
- To establish clear diagnostic standards for the identification of this medicinal plant.
Main Methods:
- Microscopic examination of various plant organs.
- Identification of characteristic cellular and structural features.
Main Results:
- Distinct anatomical elements were identified across different plant parts.
- Diagnostic features include particular cells, rubiaceous stomata, covering and glandular trichomes, and calcium oxalate crystals.
Conclusions:
- The identified anatomical features provide reliable criteria for the identification of Vaccinium arctostaphylos L.
- This study supports the pharmacognostic standardization of Qaraqat for medicinal use.