[Pharmacognostical studies on radix Glehniae (Glehnia littoralis)].
OBJECTIVE
To identify the roots of Glehnia littoralis Fr. Schmidt ex Miq., and compare the chemical constituents of the root skin and the roots with no skin.


METHODS
The roots were identified by morphological and microscopic identification and TLC.


RESULTS
The characteristics of the secretory canal, ray and starch grain can be used to identify the histology and powder of the roots. The chemical constituents of the root skin and the roots with no skin are similar.


CONCLUSIONS
The characteristics of the morphology, histology and powder can be used to identify the roots of Glehnia littoralis (Radix Glehniae).
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School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Beijing Medical University, Beijing 100083.
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D019661:Apiaceae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D011208:Powders
D011208:Powders