Background:Spermacoce pusilla Wallich(S.pusilla)is widely used in Guangdong province of China.It has valuable medicinal value in treating trauma,fractures,carbuncle,swelling,and poisonous snake bites.Method:The presen...Background:Spermacoce pusilla Wallich(S.pusilla)is widely used in Guangdong province of China.It has valuable medicinal value in treating trauma,fractures,carbuncle,swelling,and poisonous snake bites.Method:The present study was carried out to provide a scientific basis for the identification and authenticity of S.pusilla with the help of pharmacognostical parameters,which has not been done before.In this study,a series of related identification information such as source,character,microscopic observation,physical and chemical reaction,and molecular markers were employed to establish accurate,comprehensive pharmacognostic identification information of S.pusilla.Results:The study provided some basic data regarding the genuine crude drug.The identification efficiency of ITS sequences obtained in this study is high,the psbA-trnH sequence was obtained from S.pusilla and sequenced for the first time in this study.Conclusion:In this study,traditional pharmacognosy identification and molecular marker identification of S.pusilla in the Guangdong region were carried out,and a systematic and comprehensive pharmacognosy identification information system was established.展开更多
[Objectives]To compare the leaf morphology and leaf venation patterns of Hedyotis auricularia L.and its adulterants,such as Mitracarpus hirtus(L.)DC.,Spermacoce pusilla Wall.and Spermacoce alata Aubl.,produced in Guan...[Objectives]To compare the leaf morphology and leaf venation patterns of Hedyotis auricularia L.and its adulterants,such as Mitracarpus hirtus(L.)DC.,Spermacoce pusilla Wall.and Spermacoce alata Aubl.,produced in Guangxi,so as to provide a simple and rapid identification method for the identification of H.auricularia L.in Guangxi.[Methods]LMVP(leaf morphology-venation pattern)identification method was used to study the characteristics of leaf morphology-venation pattern.[Results]Characteristics of leaf morphology-venation pattern:(i)H.auricularia L.:circular knotted-curved pinnate leaf venation without reaching the margin;the primary veins run straight without branches,the number of secondary veins is 5 to 9,and the angles included in tertiary veins are mostly near right angles or obtuse angles.(ii)M.hirtus(L.)DC.:curved pinnate leaf venation without reaching the margin;the primary veins run straight without obvious changes,the number of secondary veins is 3 to 5,and the tertiary veins are slender,and the included angles are mostly acute.(iii)S.pusilla Wall.:curved leaf venation without reaching the leaf margin;there are 4 to 5 pairs of secondary veins,most of which are opposite;the angle between the secondary veins and the primary veins in the middle and near the petiole is mostly medium acute angle,and the extension of the tertiary veins has no fixed direction.(iv)S.alata Aubl.:circular knotted-curved pinnate leaf venation;the primary veins are convex and straight without branches,and there are 4 to 6 pairs of secondary veins,alternating.The angle between secondary veins and primary veins is mostly medium acute angle,the angle between tertiary veins and secondary veins is near right angle,and the tertiary veins are mostly transversely extended.[Conclusions]The leaf morphology-venation patterns of the above-mentioned H.auricularia L.and M.hirtus(L.)DC.,S.pusilla Wall.,and S.alata Aubl.can be used as their identification features,and the identification method has certain operability,which provides an identification idea for the identification of Chinese herbal medicines.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to identify and compare Borreria stricta(Linn.f.)G.Mey.and Borreria latifolia(Aubl.)K.Schum.,so as to provide a basis for their pharmacognostic identification.[Methods]The identifi...[Objectives]This study was conducted to identify and compare Borreria stricta(Linn.f.)G.Mey.and Borreria latifolia(Aubl.)K.Schum.,so as to provide a basis for their pharmacognostic identification.[Methods]The identification of B.stricta and B.latifolia was carried out by identification of origin,character identification,microscopic identification.[Results](i)Identification of origin:①B.stricta:B.stricta is an annual erect slender herb.The stem is quadrangular,rarely branched.The leaves are leathery,nearly sessile,fusiform or lanceolate bar-shaped,tapered at the top,narrowed at the base,and rough on both sides.When fresh,they are dark green.The stipules are nearly glabrous,and there are spines longer than the inflorescence at the top.②B.latifoli:B.latifoli is an annual loose stout herb,covered with hair.The stem is quadrangular,and has narrow wings on the edges.The leaves are elliptic or oval and oblong,yellow green when fresh.The stipules are membranous and covered with coarse bristles,and they have bristles longer than the sheath on the top.(ii)Character identification:①B.stricta:The roots of B.stricta has a rough,dense and hard texture with many transverse folds on the surface and many fiber thorns and cracks on the fracture surface.B.stricta tastes bitter.②B.latifoli:The roots of B.latifoli is slightly fleshy,flexible and hard to be broken.The stem is obviously quadrangular,hairy.B.latifoli tastes bitter and irritative.(iii)Microscopic identification:①B.stricta:The false annual rings are obvious in the cross section of the roots of B.stricta.The cross section of the stem looks like a round square with four short wings at the corners.Calcium oxalate needle crystal bundles can be seen in the leaf cross section.②B.latifoli:Calcium oxalate needle crystal bundles can be seen in the root and stem cross sections of B.latifoli.The cross section of the stem is unrepresentative square,with wide and long wings at the corners.In the cross section of leaves,non-glandular hairs can be seen in the upper and lower epidermis cells.[Conclusions]The above three identification methods can effectively identify B.stricta and B.latifolia.展开更多
基金Support was also provided by Guangzhou Science and Technology Plan Project(No.2019A141405024)。
文摘Background:Spermacoce pusilla Wallich(S.pusilla)is widely used in Guangdong province of China.It has valuable medicinal value in treating trauma,fractures,carbuncle,swelling,and poisonous snake bites.Method:The present study was carried out to provide a scientific basis for the identification and authenticity of S.pusilla with the help of pharmacognostical parameters,which has not been done before.In this study,a series of related identification information such as source,character,microscopic observation,physical and chemical reaction,and molecular markers were employed to establish accurate,comprehensive pharmacognostic identification information of S.pusilla.Results:The study provided some basic data regarding the genuine crude drug.The identification efficiency of ITS sequences obtained in this study is high,the psbA-trnH sequence was obtained from S.pusilla and sequenced for the first time in this study.Conclusion:In this study,traditional pharmacognosy identification and molecular marker identification of S.pusilla in the Guangdong region were carried out,and a systematic and comprehensive pharmacognosy identification information system was established.
基金Supported by Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Medicine(GuiKeJiZi 201432)Zhuang and Yao Medicine Collaborative Innovation Center(GuiJiaoKeYan 201320)+3 种基金Guangxi Young Talent Project of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(2022C030)Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application Engineering Research Center in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region(GuiFaGaiGaoJiHan 20202605)Key Discipline Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Guangxi—Zhuang Medicine(GZXK-Z-20-64)Guangxi First-class Discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine—Ethnopharmacology(GuiJiaoKeYan 201812).
文摘[Objectives]To compare the leaf morphology and leaf venation patterns of Hedyotis auricularia L.and its adulterants,such as Mitracarpus hirtus(L.)DC.,Spermacoce pusilla Wall.and Spermacoce alata Aubl.,produced in Guangxi,so as to provide a simple and rapid identification method for the identification of H.auricularia L.in Guangxi.[Methods]LMVP(leaf morphology-venation pattern)identification method was used to study the characteristics of leaf morphology-venation pattern.[Results]Characteristics of leaf morphology-venation pattern:(i)H.auricularia L.:circular knotted-curved pinnate leaf venation without reaching the margin;the primary veins run straight without branches,the number of secondary veins is 5 to 9,and the angles included in tertiary veins are mostly near right angles or obtuse angles.(ii)M.hirtus(L.)DC.:curved pinnate leaf venation without reaching the margin;the primary veins run straight without obvious changes,the number of secondary veins is 3 to 5,and the tertiary veins are slender,and the included angles are mostly acute.(iii)S.pusilla Wall.:curved leaf venation without reaching the leaf margin;there are 4 to 5 pairs of secondary veins,most of which are opposite;the angle between the secondary veins and the primary veins in the middle and near the petiole is mostly medium acute angle,and the extension of the tertiary veins has no fixed direction.(iv)S.alata Aubl.:circular knotted-curved pinnate leaf venation;the primary veins are convex and straight without branches,and there are 4 to 6 pairs of secondary veins,alternating.The angle between secondary veins and primary veins is mostly medium acute angle,the angle between tertiary veins and secondary veins is near right angle,and the tertiary veins are mostly transversely extended.[Conclusions]The leaf morphology-venation patterns of the above-mentioned H.auricularia L.and M.hirtus(L.)DC.,S.pusilla Wall.,and S.alata Aubl.can be used as their identification features,and the identification method has certain operability,which provides an identification idea for the identification of Chinese herbal medicines.
基金Supported by Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Project(GK AD21238031GK AD19245090)+10 种基金Guangxi Key Research and Development Project(GK AB21196016)"Guipai Xinglin Young Talents"Project of Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine(2022C030)Collaborative Innovation Center of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine(GJKY[2013]20)Guangxi Key Laboratory of Zhuang and Yao Ethnic Medicine(GKJZ[2014]32)Guangxi Science and Technology Base and Talent Project(GK AD21238031Engineering Research Center of Ethnic Medicine Resources and Application(Guifa Gai High Technology Letter[2020]2605)Guangxi Key Discipline of Tradition Chinese Medicine:Zhuang Pharmacology(GZXK-Z-20-64)The Eighth Batch of Guangxi Specially-employed Expert Projects(GRCTZ[2019]13)Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Philosophy and Social Science Planning Research Project(20BMZ005)Foreign Expert Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China(GXL20200233001)Guangxi First-class Discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine:Ethnic Medicine(GJKY[2018]12).
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to identify and compare Borreria stricta(Linn.f.)G.Mey.and Borreria latifolia(Aubl.)K.Schum.,so as to provide a basis for their pharmacognostic identification.[Methods]The identification of B.stricta and B.latifolia was carried out by identification of origin,character identification,microscopic identification.[Results](i)Identification of origin:①B.stricta:B.stricta is an annual erect slender herb.The stem is quadrangular,rarely branched.The leaves are leathery,nearly sessile,fusiform or lanceolate bar-shaped,tapered at the top,narrowed at the base,and rough on both sides.When fresh,they are dark green.The stipules are nearly glabrous,and there are spines longer than the inflorescence at the top.②B.latifoli:B.latifoli is an annual loose stout herb,covered with hair.The stem is quadrangular,and has narrow wings on the edges.The leaves are elliptic or oval and oblong,yellow green when fresh.The stipules are membranous and covered with coarse bristles,and they have bristles longer than the sheath on the top.(ii)Character identification:①B.stricta:The roots of B.stricta has a rough,dense and hard texture with many transverse folds on the surface and many fiber thorns and cracks on the fracture surface.B.stricta tastes bitter.②B.latifoli:The roots of B.latifoli is slightly fleshy,flexible and hard to be broken.The stem is obviously quadrangular,hairy.B.latifoli tastes bitter and irritative.(iii)Microscopic identification:①B.stricta:The false annual rings are obvious in the cross section of the roots of B.stricta.The cross section of the stem looks like a round square with four short wings at the corners.Calcium oxalate needle crystal bundles can be seen in the leaf cross section.②B.latifoli:Calcium oxalate needle crystal bundles can be seen in the root and stem cross sections of B.latifoli.The cross section of the stem is unrepresentative square,with wide and long wings at the corners.In the cross section of leaves,non-glandular hairs can be seen in the upper and lower epidermis cells.[Conclusions]The above three identification methods can effectively identify B.stricta and B.latifolia.
