[Determination of flavonoids in different parts of five epimedium plants]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1996 Sep;21(9):523-5, 574.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

By means of RP-HPLC, nine major flavonoids in different parts of five Epimedium plants incorporated in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (1990 edn.) were analyzed. The result shows that the total contents of nine flavonoids in four species were rhizome and roots > leaves > stems. Nevertheless, in terms of composition of the main constituents and relative contents of the five species, the leaves are similar to the stems but different from the rhizome and roots. The difference may be reflected in their pharmaceutical effects and thus deserves attention.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid / methods
  • Flavonoids / analysis*
  • Magnoliopsida / chemistry*
  • Magnoliopsida / classification
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Plant Roots / chemistry
  • Plant Stems / chemistry
  • Plants, Medicinal / chemistry*
  • Plants, Medicinal / classification

Substances

  • Flavonoids