Investigation of Exter-nal, Anatomical Diagnostic Features and Component Composition of Essential Oil of Bupleurum Chinense DC Herb

The genus Bupleurum L. is one of the large genera of Apiaceae family, it consists of annual and perennial poly or monocarpic herbaceous plants or, less commonly, evergreen shrubs with branched caudexes or taproots [1]. Bupleurum chinensis DC is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, it strengthens the digestive tract, acts as a tonic for the liver and circulatory system, reduces fever and has an antiviral effect [2]. Since it is not registered as a pharmacopoeial plant in the Russian Federation, it has prospects for study. In the article we have determined macro and microscopic characteristics of Bupleuri Chinense DC. herb, and the component composition of essential oil of its aboveground part and seeds.