Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2001 Sep; 26(9): 588-91.

[A study on quality standard of Sambucus chinensis Lindl.]

Dong LS, Shu JL, Yang GH.

Guiyang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guiyang 550002, Guizhou, China.

OBJECTIVE: To offer evidences for exploiting the plant resources and drafting the quality standards. METHOD: Studies of pharmacognosy. RESULT: The medicinal properties and the microscopic characteristics of the stem, leaves, rhizome and powder were described, drawn and physicochemically identified. CONCLUSION: A convenient and effective method for identifying the herb has been established.