Anatomical structure of Lunaria annua L. vegetative organs

The flora of European countries has 3 species of the Lunaria L. genus, all of which belong to the Brassicaceae family. 2 species grow on the territory of Russia, including the most common one - Lunaria annua L. This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in Russia and abroad. In scientific medicine, the Lunaria annua L. is not currently used. The pharmacopeial article is not approved for this plant. However, for its introduction into official medicine, it is necessary to develop indicators of authenticity and to investigate the morphological and anatomical signs of the above-ground structure of vegetative organs of the Lunaria annua L. Objective - to study the anatomical features of the structure of the above-ground vegetative organs of the Lunaria annua L. of Central Chernozem flora and to identify their microdiagnostic signs. Materials and methods. Microscopic analysis was performed on freshly harvested, dried and fixed plant material. The samples of raw materials have been used to prepare temporary micropreparations according to the requirements of Pharmacopoeia articles of the State Pharmacopoeia of the Russian Federation (XIII-th edition). Results. The studies revealed microdiagnostic signs of leaves and stems, which are indicators of the authenticity of the Lunaria annua L. Conclusion. These microscopic studies can be used in the preparation of Pharmacopoeia article (section «Microscopic signs»). The anatomical characteristics of above-ground vegetative organs of Lunaria annua L. were studied for the first time.

лунник однолетний, Lunaria annua L, вегетативные органы, листья, стебли, анатомические признаки, идентификация растительного сырья, Lunaria annua L, vegetative organs, leaves, stems, anatomic features, raw material identification