Overview of Varieties and Identification of Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix
Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix has a long history of medicinal use,while there are many adulterants and local substitutes in application.In recent years,the Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix products from cultivated medicinal plants have occupied an increasing proportion over those from wild plants on the market,along with the emergence of a variety of adulterants.This study conducted the textual research and the investigation of producing areas and the market to explore the reasons for the confusion of Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix varieties and proposed the path to improve the quality of this medicine by effective supervision.The review of the research progress in the identification technology of Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix indicates that today is witnessing the transition of the products from wild plants to those from cultivated plants,and it is urgent to establish a fast,reasonable,and feasible identification method of Ligustici Rhizoma et Radix to meet the actual needs of market supervision.
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