Internal transcribed spacer guided multiplex PCR for species identification of Convolvulus prostratus and Evolvulus alsinoides

Internal transcribed spacer guided multiplex PCR for species identification of Convolvulus prostratus and Evolvulus alsinoides

Shankhpushpi is a reputed drug from an Indian system of medicine for treating mental disorders and enhancing memory. Two herbs, namely Convolvulus prostratus Forssk. and Evolvulus alsinoides (L.) L., are commonly known as Shankhpushpi. Ambiguous vernacular identity can affect the scientific validity...

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Main Authors: Sonal Sharma, Neeta Shrivastava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-05-01
Series:Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B
Subjects:
PCR
Internal transcribed spacers
Shankhpushpi
Botanical identification
Adulteration
Substitution
Herbal drugs
DNA barcoding
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211383515300770

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