中药显微结构的微聚焦管X射线相衬成像研究

Investigations on microstructure of Chinese traditional medicine using phase-contrast imaging with microfocus X-ray tube

采用基于微聚焦管的X射线相衬成像(XPCI)方法研究了多种中药材的显微结构,并与中药图谱及X射线吸收像相对照。实验结果表明,这种新的成像方法可以有效地对中药材的显微结构成像。与传统方法相比,其特点是不破坏样品结构且探测灵敏度较高。最后探讨了这种新的成像方法在中药显微鉴定领域的应用前景。

The microscopic morphology of plant cells and their ergastic substances is an important standard for the identification of Chinese traditional medicine. We have developed a new method, X-ray phase-contrast imaging （XPCI） based on the microfocus X-ray tube, to explore microstructures of Chinese herbal medicine. The results indicate that XPCI is capable of distinguishing the structures commonly used in the identification. Non-destructive detection and high sensibility are counted among the major advantages of XPCI. The possibility of future applications of XPCI in the field of medicine identification is discussed.