Pharmacognosy Magazine 2011-Jan
Anatomical investigations on root, stem, and leaf of Gentiana olivieri Griseb.
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BACKGROUND
Gentiana olivieri Griseb. (Afat) (Gentianaceae), which has many bioactive compounds is used as antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, digestive aid, antidepressant, and antianemic in traditional medicine.
METHODS
Root, stem, and leaf sections of G. olivieri were taken free hand or by sliding microtome and examined on light microscope.
RESULTS
Anatomical characters of the species were observed to be similar to the usual features of Gentianaceae anatomy.
CONCLUSIONS
Intraxylary phloem, which was primarily the distinguishing feature between Gentianoideae and Menyanthoideae sub-families was observed in G. olivieri roots.
