草果与拟草果的性状与显微鉴别

Macroscopic and Microscopic Identification of Amomum tsao-ko and Amomum paratsao-ko Fruits

目的:比较草果和拟草果的性状和显微鉴别特征。方法:采用石蜡切片法和粉末制片法对草果和拟草果果皮及种子的横切面与粉末进行研究。结果:拟草果和草果显微特征相似,果实性状特征有一定区别,可从果皮颜色深浅、纵沟与纵棱的粗细与深浅以及种子的形状加以区分。结论:上述特征可作为草果与拟草果生药学鉴别的依据。

Objective：To compare macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the fruits of Amomum tsao-ko and Amomum par- atsao-ko. Methods ：Transverse section and powder of pericarp and seeds of these two species were identified. Results ：The fruits of Amo- mum tsao-ko and Amomum paratsao-ko had similar microscopic characteristics. They could be distinguished from each other by the peri- carp color, furrows and ribs, and the shape of seeds. Conclusion：Above characteristics can be used as basis of pharmacognostical study of Amomum tsao-ko and Amomum paratsao-ko.