title: [Pharmacognostical studies on root of Geranium strictipes].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To establish pharmacognostical methods on Root of Geranium strictipes.
  
  
  METHODS
  To study by the original plant identification, character identification. The organizational structure of root and powder features of this drug were observed and compared. TLC of the drug was also undertaken.
  
  
  RESULTS
  It showed that Geranium strictipes powder microstructure contained many calcium oxalate cluster crystals and starch grains. TLC had good reappearance.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This study provides reference information for further development and identification of this crude drug.
authors.affiliation: Technology and Research Center of Yunnan Baiyao Group, Kunming 650032, China.
authors.forename: Jin-Fu
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Wan
authors.forename: Xue-Fang
authors.initials: XF
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Li
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Xiao-Nan
authors.initials: XN
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D031314:Geraniaceae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D011208:Powders
chemical_list: D011208:Powders