目的:研究皂角刺及其混伪品日本皂角刺的生药鉴别方法,以保证临床疗效和安全用药。方法:通过药材市场调研和抽样的方法获得样品,采用性状、显微组织鉴别技术,对样品进行比较鉴别。结果:明确了二者在性状、显微特征上的鉴别特征。结论:根据性状和横切面组织显微特征比较,可以准确、快捷鉴别皂角刺真伪。 OBJECTIVE: To study the identification method of crude drug of Gleditsia sinensis and its adulterated Japanese gleditsia japonica to ensure the clinical efficacy and safe medication. Methods: Samples were obtained through the market research and sampling methods of medicinal materials. The characters and microstructure identification techniques were used to identify the samples. Results: The characteristics of the two in traits and microscopic features were clarified. Conclusion: According to the traits and microstructure characteristics of transverse section tissue, we can accurately and quickly identify the authenticity of the barbed honeysuckle.