Micromorphological comparative identification between several Chinese herbal medicines and their counterfeits / 中国中药杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To identify comparatively several commercial Chinese herbal medicines and their counterfeits.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>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.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>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.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The reference for the authenticity identification of Chinese herbal medicine and helpful experiences for the research of the same subject were provided.</p>