本文件规定了草药的显微镜检查方法。包括设备、取样、制备和观察方法。本文件适用于中药中使用的草药，包括中药（全药材）和从植物中提取的饮片。不适用于从动物或矿物中提取的药材。

This document specifies the methods for microscopic examination of medicinal herbs. It covers the equipment, sampling, preparation and observation methods. This document is applicable to medicinal herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine, including Chinese materia medica (whole medicinal materials) and decoction pieces derived from plants. It is not applicable to medicinal materials derived from animals or minerals.