Original Article
Factors influencing the quality of Peucedanum Praeruptorum Dunn and "assessment of quality based on its features"
Lingli CHEN, Ling ZHANG, Huasheng PENG, Qingying FANG, Shanshan CHU, Min DAI
Published 2018-01-28
Cite as Chin J Med Hist, 2018, 48(1): 10-16. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0255-7053.2018.01.003
Abstract
The factors influencing the evaluation of the quality of Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn, called "Qianhu" in Chinese, include the botanical origin, places of production, harvesting time and its nature of "Ci Xiong" (bolting and unbolting) etc. The orthodox products are derived from Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn in successive dynasties, especially the unbolting one produced in Anhui and Zhejiang Provinces picked up during the Beginning of Winter. The "assessment of quality based on its features" includes the "Earthworm head" , "black skin of the root" , "gold inlaid with white jade" , "soft texture like sweet rice" and "strong fragrant smell" . Therefore, the "assessment of quality based on its features" is the summary of all its properties, including the morphology, color, flavor, and property, and it’s also the background for evaluating its quality and embodying the wisdom of distinguishing experiences of ancient herbologists.
Key words:
Peucedanum praeruptorum Dunn; Assessment of quality based on its features; Genuine herbs
Contributor Information
Lingli CHEN
School of Pharmacy, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, Hefei, 230012, China
Ling ZHANG
Huasheng PENG
Qingying FANG
Shanshan CHU
Min DAI