Objective: To compare the content of six lignans of different parts of Schisandra chinensis.
Method: Agilent TC-C18 (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm) was used with acetonitrile-water gradient system as mobile phase. Wave length was 250 nm. The flow rate was 1 mL x min(-1). Column temperature was 30 degrees C.
Result: The total lignans content of wild Schisandra chinensis was higher than that of the cultivated varieties. The total lignans content of different parts varied significantly, wherein the root > main branch > side branches > leaf.
Conclusion: This method is stable, reliable, can be used for the quality evaluation of different parts of Schisandra.