Pharmacognostic Comparison of Two Species of Xiaojinqiancao / 广州中医药大学学报

ABSTRACT

[ Objective ] To perfect the quality standard of Xiaojinqiancao. [Methods ] The comparative study was conducted by trait identification, microscopic identification, thin-layer chromatography and ultraviolet spectroscopy. [Results] Two species of Xiaojinqiancao are obviously different in the above identifications. [Conclusion] Although two species of Xiaojinqiancao have an intimate parentage in the origin, there are significant differences in their pharmacognosy and chemical component.