[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.