Identification of Saffron

Saffron CROCISTIGMA

[Source] This product is the dried stigma of Crocus sativus L.

[Properties] This product is linear, three-branched, about 3cm long

[Identification] This product is orange-red powder

Head-like or fluffy, with faintly visible slender textures on the surface

【Character identification characteristics】

(1) It is linear, three-branched, dark red, and the upper part is wider and slightly flattened

(2) The top edge is tooth-like with a short crack inside

(3) A small yellow >

(4) The water immersion liquid is dyed yellow without precipitation

【Microscopic identification features】

(1) The surface of the epidermal cells is long, thin and slightly curved

(2) Some protruding outer walls are papillary or villous

(3) Calcium oxalate crystals accumulate in parenchyma cells and are granular, round cluster, spindle or square-like

(4) Threaded conduit

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