Abstract:

Objective: To systematically study the pharmacognosy of Osbeckia crinita Benth.. Methods: Source identification, character identification, microscopic identification and physical and chemical identification were applied in the study. Results: Pharmacognostic character, transverse section, powder characteristics and physical and chemical discrimination of O. crinita were examined Detailedly. Conclusion: The study could provide theoretical basis for pharmacognostic identification, formulation of quality standards, as well as further development and utilization of Osbeckia crinita Benth..

Key words: Osbeckia crinita Benth., pharmacognostical study, microscopic identification