Anatomical study on Vaccinium arctostaphylos L.

ABSTRACT

Vaccinium arctostaphylos L. (Ericaceae), locally named Qaraqat, is widely used in Iranian folk medicine as antidiabetic and antihypertensive agents. The anatomical study on the different organs of the plant was performed to give a clear standard for identification of the drug. Various diagnostic elements such as particular cells, rubiaceous stomata, covering and glandular trichomes, Ca-oxalate crystals were found in different parts.