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Studies on microscopic identification of animal drugs’ remnant hair (3): identification of several species of Cauda Cervi

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Cauda Cervi has been used as a nourishing invigorant in China for a long time. As recorded, the origins of Cauda Cervi are the dried tails of Cervus elaphus Linnaeus and Cervus nippon Temminck. In addition, Cervus albirostris Przewalski and Cervus unicolor Kerr are also used in some regions. Hair grows periodically and has high biological stability, which allows it to be used as specific markers for certain species. In order to differentiate four species of Cauda Cervi, microscopic characteristics of remnant hair were observed. Digital parameters such as the diameter of the hair shaft, medulla index and vein distance of the hair cuticle were compiled. It was shown that the method is convenient and feasible.

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Acknowledgments

Mrs. Lijuan Zhang of Tianjin College of TCM and Deguang Wan offered four species of Cauda Cervi and also authenticated the samples. We extend our thanks to Miss Yani Hu of Hong Kong Baptist University for helpful advice on the manuscript. The authors also thank the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong for the funding support.

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  1. Department of Chinese Material Medica, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shenyang, 110032, China

    Xuanxuan Cheng & Tingguo Kang

  2. School of Life Science, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China

    Xuanxuan Cheng

  3. School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, China

    Zhongzhen Zhao

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Cheng, X., Kang, T. & Zhao, Z. Studies on microscopic identification of animal drugs’ remnant hair (3): identification of several species of Cauda Cervi. J Nat Med 61, 51–55 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11418-006-0009-7

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