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Kahkeshani N, Khanavi M, Hadjiakhoondi A. Quality Control of Nepeta menthoides Boiss & Buhse using Micromorphological Analysis and Phytochemical Screening. J. Med. Plants 2014; 13 (49) :34-38
URL: http://jmp.ir/article-1-49-en.html

Background: Nepeta menthoides Boiss & Buhse is a species from Lamiaceae family. It is used as a herbal medicine with common name “Ostokhodus” in Iranian traditional and folk medicine but there is not enough information about its quality and quantity control methods. Objective: In this study we use micromorphological and phytochemical evaluations for qualitative and quantitative control of N. menthoides powder. Methods: Macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, phytochemical screening and flavonol quantification were done on N. menthoides powder. Results: Results showed that all of these assessments can use as quality control parameters for authentication of N. menthoides, particularly micromorphological specifications. Conclusion: Our study shows the importance of micromorphological evaluation in authentication of this herbal medicine but further investigations are needed to complete these data.