MORPHOLOGICAL AND ANATOMICAL STUDY OF RAW MATERIALS OF LEMON VERBENA (ALOYSIA CITRODORA P.)
Abstract
The purpose of the research is to study the morphological and anatomical features of raw lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora P.).
Material and methods. The study of lemon verbena raw materials was carried out using a magnifying magnifier and a Motic DM-111 light microscope in accordance with the requirements of the State Pharmacopoeia XV. The digitization of the microscopic analysis results was carried out using the Motic Images software.
The main results. In the course of the work, a series of microscopic studies was performed, including transverse and longitudinal sections, which made it possible to confirm the classical structure of the leaf, as well as complement it with anatomical features of the petiole. The petiolar anatomy of lemon verbena leaves (Aloysia citrodora P.) was described for the first time. A feature of the structure of the leaf blade is the presence of retort-shaped and glandular hairs, which are located mainly along the central vein of the upper side of the leaf and are directed from the base of the leaf blade to the tip and edge of the leaf.
Conclusion. These results can be used for further development of a draft pharmacopoeial article on the territory of the Russian Federation for raw lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora P.).
About the Authors
A. A. Kochukova
ФГБОУ ВО «Оренбургский государственный медицинский университет» Минздрава России
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
V. A. Kurkin
ФГБОУ ВО «Самарский государственный медицинский университет» Минздрава России
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
A. A. Shmygareva
ФГБОУ ВО «Оренбургский государственный медицинский университет» Минздрава России
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
M. V. Labkovskaya
ФГБОУ ВО «Оренбургский государственный медицинский университет» Минздрава России
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
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Kochukova A.A., Kurkin V.A., Shmygareva A.A., Labkovskaya M.V. MORPHOLOGICAL AND ANATOMICAL STUDY OF RAW MATERIALS OF LEMON VERBENA (ALOYSIA CITRODORA P.). Bashkortostan Medical Journal. 2025;20(4):52-55. (In Russ.)
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