Pharmacognostical Study of Rosa laevigata

OBJECTIVE:To conduct a pharmacognostical study of Rosa laevigata so as to provide scientific evidence for clinical application and development of this herbal plant. METHODS:The pharmacognosy of R.laevigata was studied from aspects of its plant resource,characteristics,microscopic and physiochemical identifications,etc. RESULTS:The R.laevigata was distinctive in plant resource,characteristics,and microscopic and physiochemical identifications. CONCLUSION:The results of the study serve as scientific evidences for clinical application and development of R.laevigata.