[Optimization for vacuum belt drying process of Qibai Pingfei granule through response surface methodology]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2015 Oct;40(20):3987-92.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Based on single factor tests,the optimum vacuum belt drying conditions of Qibai Pingfei granule were obtained through Box-Benhnken central combination design and RSM. In this study, drying time, drying temperature and extract density were chosen as independent variables, while transferring rate ginsenoside Rg₁, Re, Rb₁and astragaloside IV were taken as dependent variables. The optimum parameters are as follows: drying time of 112 min, drying temperature of 87 °C and extract density of 1.30 g · mL⁻¹. At the optimum condition, transferring rate ginsenoside Rg₁+ Re, Rb₁and astragaloside IV were 88.01%, 87.31%, 84. 34%. Above all, the optimum processing parameters of vacuum belt drying of Qibai Pingfei granule is reasonable and feasible, which can provide reliable basis for production.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / instrumentation
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical / methods*
  • Desiccation / instrumentation
  • Desiccation / methods*
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / chemistry*
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • Quality Control
  • Temperature
  • Vacuum

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal