[The identification of microscopic, physical and chemistrical analysis on Curculigo orchiode and its counterfeit].
OBJECTIVE
To identify sham Curculigo orchiode from the genuine.


METHODS
Using the distinguishing method of morphology and histology, TLC and UV spectrum analysis.


RESULTS
The tissue structrue, the physical and chemical featrures of Curculigo orchiode and its counterfeit have obvious differences.


CONCLUSIONS
The counterfeit of Curculigo orchiode come from Paeonia lactifora's axillary root.
Wu
Yuan-wen
YW
Jinhua College, Jinhua 321000, China.
D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer / Q000379:methods; D031408:Curculigo / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000166:cytology; D004340:Drug Contamination; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000166:cytology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000166:cytology; D011786:Quality Control; D027343:Rhizome / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000166:cytology