[Studies on the method for the processing roots of cultivated Saposhnikovia divaricata]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2003 May;28(5):402-4.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To establishing a standard processing method for cultivated Saposhnikovia divaricata.

Method: Crude drug was dried at different temperature, and the contents of prim-O-glucosyl-cimifugin,cimifugin,4'-O-beta-glucosyl-5-O-methylvisamminol, sec-O-glucosyl-hamaudol in the processed crude drug were determined by HPLC.

Result: Of the contents of the four compounds, the sample that heated by 45 degrees C was at the best level. Prim-O-glucosggl-cinmifugin was 0.636%, cimifugin was 0.043%, 5-O-methtlvsamminol was 0.598%, sec-O-glu-cosyl-hamaudol was 1.85%, and total content was 1.302%.

Conclusion: The best drying temperature for processing is 45 degrees C.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Apiaceae* / chemistry
  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal / analysis*
  • Hot Temperature
  • Plant Roots / chemistry
  • Plants, Medicinal* / chemistry
  • Quality Control
  • Technology, Pharmaceutical / methods*
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Drugs, Chinese Herbal