[Pharmacognostic identification of radix actinidiae chinensis].
OBJECTIVE
To provide the scientific basis for gruffs identification and utilization of Radix Actinidiae chinensis.


METHODS
Radix Actinidiae chinensis was studied through the morphological, microscopical and UV spectrum identifications.


RESULTS
There were 1-3 stone cell girdle bands in cork layer of root cross section. Sclerotic nests and mucilage cavities which contained calcium oxalate raphides existed in phloem. Endodermis cells separated by radial paries, were fusiform. In powder, port-hole was deep, striation was manifest, and starch grain calcium oxalate acicular crystal was plenty.


CONCLUSIONS
These characteristics can provide the scientific basis for gruffs identification of Radix Actinidiae chinensis.
Zhu
Hai-tao
HT
Affiliated Taihe Hospital, Yunyang Medical College, Shiyan 442000, China. thz1261@sohu.com
Chen
Ji-yan
JY
Chen
Li
L
Xiao
Miao-sheng
MS
An
Zhi-bin
ZB
D029041:Actinidiaceae / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D010598:Pharmacognosy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000166:cytology; D011208:Powders; D011786:Quality Control; D013056:Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet
D010936:Plant Extracts; D011208:Powders