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- Title
Pharmacognosy of Brazilian Ginseng (Pfaffia paniculata).
- Authors
Haicheng Wen; Songji Wei; Mingsheng Lan; Peng Chen; Wei Wei
- Abstract
[Objective] This study aimed to explore the pharmacognostical features of Brazilian ginseng (Pfaffia paniculata), and to provide a theoretical basis for its development and utilization. [Method] Morphological traits of Brazilian ginseng root were observed with traditional methods. Then, the root, stem and leaf of Brazilian ginseng were sliced, and observed under a microscope. The physical and chemical properties of root extract were detected. [Result] Brazilian ginseng root is elongated and cylindrical, with obvious longitudinal ridges and sparse root marks, some irregularly shaped lenticels on the surface. The cork layer of crosssection has five or more rows of cork cells. The abnormal vascular bundles are arranged in two to three rings. There are two to three central vascular bundles. The wood fibers in powder are long, with one bifurcate end. The vessels have bordered pits. The sand crystals are scattered or in the parenchyma surrounding the fibers. The mucilage cells are oval and widely exist. Physical and chemical experiments showed that the root of Brazilian ginseng contains sterols or triterpenes and saponins. [Conclusion] The results will provide a theoretical basis for the pharmacological identification of Brazilian ginseng.
- Subjects
PHARMACOGNOSY; HEBANTHE eriantha; PLANT morphology; PLANT roots; PLANT extracts
- Publication
Agricultural Biotechnology (2164-4993), 2018, Vol 7, Issue 1, p55
- ISSN
2164-4993
- Publication type
Article