[The relationship between growth habit of Lonicera japonica and quality of Flos Lonicerae]

Zhong Yao Cai. 2004 Mar;27(3):157-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The relation of growing and flowering rhythm of Lonicera japonica to the quality of Flos Lonicerae was studied. The result showed that the yield and quality of Flos Lonicerae were different in different plant age and collecting time,the best collecting time was in the completely white flower bud stage, the first and the second batch flower buds had the highest yield and the best quality.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chlorogenic Acid / analysis
  • Flowers / anatomy & histology
  • Flowers / chemistry
  • Flowers / growth & development
  • Lonicera / chemistry
  • Lonicera / growth & development*
  • Organ Size
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry
  • Plants, Medicinal / growth & development*
  • Quality Control
  • Seasons
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Chlorogenic Acid