Determination of the content of saponin in Kochia scoparia fruits from different producing areas.

Author: Yu-feng XIA ¹ ; Qiang WANG ; Yue DAI ; Kai PEI
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1. Department of Analysis for Chinese Materia Medica, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210038, Jiangsu, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: Chenopodiaceae; chemistry; Ecosystem; Fruit; chemistry; Oleanolic Acid; analogs & derivatives; analysis; Plants, Medicinal; chemistry; Quality Control; Saponins; analysis
From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2002;27(12):890-893
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo compare the content of momordin Ic and total saponin in K. scoparia fruits from eleven producing areas.
METHODHPLC-ELSD and colorimetric method were used to determine the content of momordin Ic and total saponin, respectively.
RESULTThe content of momordin Ic in K. scoparia fruits was related to that of total saponin. In the eleven kinds of K. scoparia fruits tested, those produced in Bozhou, Baoding Anguo and Heilongjiang contained more saponins.
CONCLUSIONThe content of saponin in K. scoparia fruits from various areas is different, and attention must be paid to the effects of environment on the quality of herbs.