Resources investigation and pharmacognostical identification on Abri Herba
doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.2019.04.007
- Received Date: 2018-12-05
- Rev Recd Date: 2019-03-05
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Key words:
- Abri herba /
- Abrus mollis Hance /
- resource investigation /
- pharmacognostical identification /
- microscopical identification
Abstract: Objective To investigate the distribution of resources and pharmacognostical characteristics of Abri herba and provide scientific basis for the identification and utilization of Abri herba safely and rationally. Methods Through the literature search,specimen comparison,field investigation of the commercial medicinal materials of Abrus cantoniensis Hance and Abrus mollis Hance,the resource distribution and pharmacognostical characteristics of Abri herba were clarified. Results Abrus cantoniensis was mainly distributed in Guangdong,Guangxi,Hunan and other places.Abrus mollis was mainly distributed in Guangdong,Guangxi,Fujian and other places.Abrus mollis is used as a substitute for Abri herba.There are some main differences in morphology,foliage,hair covering status between the two plants.Microstructure differences between those two plants were mainly exhibited in the distribution of non-glandular hairs and secondary xylem vessels. Conclusion Abri herba is an important traditional Southern medicine of China.The differences in plant morphology,medicinal properties and microscopic structure between Abrus cantoniensis and Abrus mollis.can be used as distinguishing features and serve as scientific basis for the safe use of Abri herba.
Citation: | XIAO Xiao, YAO Xiangcao, YU Yaru, XU Zhongyuan, HUANG Baokang. Resources investigation and pharmacognostical identification on Abri Herba[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 2019, 37(4): 318-321. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-0111.2019.04.007 |