目的对四川产缬草进行生药学研究。方法采用性状、显微、薄层色谱等方法进行鉴别,按药典方法对不同产地的川产缬草浸出物、灰分、酸不溶性灰分及水分进行检查。结果明确了缬草的性状、显微特征,建立了薄层鉴别方法。结论所用方法简便、可靠,可用于缬草药材的质量控制。 Objective To study the pharmacognosy of Valerian in Sichuan. Methods The methods of traits, microscopic and TLC were used for identification. According to the pharmacopoeia method, the contents of Valeriana officinalis L. extract, ash, acid-insoluble ash and water in different habitats were examined. The results clearly valerian traits, microscopic features, established a thin layer identification method. Conclusion The method is simple and reliable, and can be used for the quality control of Valerian herbs.