Effects of different harvest times and processing methods on quality of Gardeniae Fructus.
- Author:
Tao LIU
1
;
Xiaoheng GUO
;
Yuling XU
;
Deguang WAN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Drugs, Chinese Herbal; chemistry; standards; Fruit; chemistry; growth & development; Gardenia; chemistry; growth & development; Quality Control
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2012;37(13):1932-1934
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study effects of different harvest times and processing methods on the quality of Gardeniae Fructus.
METHODThe content of asminoidin and the similarity of the fingerprint of Gardeniae Fructus were determined and applied for assessment of the quality.
RESULTGardeniae Fructus harvested in October with yellow-green appearance was the better time point for harvest. Drying in the sun and boiling in the water is the better processing method for Gardeniae Fructus.
CONCLUSIONDifferent harvest times and processing methods can affect the quality of Gardeniae Fructus.
