ABSTRACT
Through market investigation, the adulteration of Zaocys dhumnades on markets was found out, and samples of authentic and adulterated Z. dhumnades on markets were collected. The origin and properties of the adulterated Z. dhumnades were studied in order to provide reference for the identification of Z. dhumnades. The counterfeit Z. dhumnades sold on markets were as follows: Ptyas korros, P. mucosus, Najanaja atra, Sinonatrix annularis, Dinodon septentrionalis, etc. It is found that there existed a obvious difference between the traits of the Z. dhumnades and counterfeits. Genuine Z. dhumnades with "sword ridge" "iron tail", strongly ribbed scales and other features, is the key point to identify the difference from adulterants.
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Animals , Drug Contamination , Materia Medica , Reference Standards , SnakesABSTRACT
Professor W ang Jusheng has practiced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for more than 30 years. She has experiences in the treatment of various diseases with an open mind and unique medication style. Her medication selection is bold but cautious with obvious curative effect. This article introduced the flexible clinical application of four TCM herbs, which are peony, bamboo shavings, clematis root and zaocys dhumnades in order to provide inspira-tion and guidance for TCM clinical practitioners and researchers.