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[Micromorphological comparative identification between several Chinese herbal medicines and their counterfeits]
Yuying Ma1, Xiaolin Lu, Meng Zhai
1Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Key Laboratory of Standardization for Chinese Medicines of Ministry of Education, Chengdu 611137, China. ma-yuying@126.com
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.
