Pharmacognosy Research of Taibai Rhubarb

Authors: Benxiang HU, Peng L* and Yang B

DOI: 10.23880/oajar-16000256

Volume 5, Issue 4

Abstract

Objective to make a comprehensive pharmacognostic study of Taibai rhubarb and to provide basis for the identification of Taibai rhubarb. Methods the plant was described by observing the morphological characteristics and medicinal parts of the plant, the tissue characteristics were observed by tissue section and its chemical constituents were observed by thin layer chromatography and fluorescence reaction test. Results there were significant differences in morphology and DNA between the two plants.

Keywords: Taibai Rhubarb; Rheum; Pharmacognosy; Rhubarb Nuclear

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