Anatomical investigations on root, stem, and leaf of Gentiana olivieri Griseb

Tuzun C. Y., TOKER M. C., Toker G.

PHARMACOGNOSY MAGAZINE, vol.7, no.25, pp.9-13, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 7 Issue: 25
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/0973-1296.75877
  • Journal Name: PHARMACOGNOSY MAGAZINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.9-13
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Gentiana olivieri Griseb. (Afat) (Gentianaceae), which has many bioactive compounds is used as antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, digestive aid, antidepressant, and antianemic in traditional medicine. Materials and Methods: Root, stem, and leaf sections of G. olivieri were taken free hand or by sliding microtome and examined on light microscope. Results: Anatomical characters of the species were observed to be similar to the usual features of Gentianaceae anatomy. Conclusion: Intraxylary phloem, which was primarily the distinguishing feature between Gentianoideae and Menyanthoideae sub-families was observed in G. olivieri roots.