[Identification on Herba Hyperici Japonici and its adulterant].

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To study the identification of Herba Hyperici Japonici and its adulterant. METHODS: Herba Hyperici Japonici and Herba Hyperici graminei were identified by traditional and modern identification. RESULTS: Both of them showed difference in exterior character, microscope characteristic, TLC, UV and HPLC fingerprint graphics. CONCLUSION: The distinct characteristic features reveal this study can serve as evidence for the identification of Herba Hyperici Japonici.