quality control of nepeta menthoides boiss & buhse using micromorphological analysis and phytochemical screening

background: nepeta menthoides boiss & buhse is a species from lamiaceae family. it is used as a herbal medicine with common name “ostokhodus” in iranian traditional and folk medicine but there is not enough information about its quality and quantity control methods. objective: in this study we use micromorphological and phytochemical evaluations for qualitative and quantitative control of n. menthoides powder. methods: macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, phytochemical screening and flavonol quantification were done on n. menthoides powder. results: results showed that all of these assessments can use as quality control parameters for authentication of n. menthoides, particularly micromorphological specifications. conclusion: our study shows the importance of micromorphological evaluation in authentication of this herbal medicine but further investigations are needed to complete these data.