Objective:To investigate the optimal extraction and dripping pills preparation of total terpene constituents in platycladi seed. Methods:The extraction processes of ultrasound, reflux, microwave and homogenization were investigated by single factor tests. The effects of extraction time, temperature, solid-liquid ratio and extraction times on the extraction of total terpene constituents in platy-cladi seed were investigated by orthogonal tests. Orthogonal tests were used to investigate the effects of the ratio of polyethylene glycol 6000 to poloxamer 188, the ratio of drug to matrix, the temperature of liquid and the dropping process on the quality of dropping pills. Results:The homogeneous extraction was used, and the optimum extraction conditions were as follows: the extraction time was 10 min, the temperature was 80℃, the solid-liquid ratio was 1 :10, and extraction time was once. The best preparation process of drop-ping pills was as follows:the ratio of polyethylene glycol 6000 to poloxamer 188 was 5 :1, the ratio of drug to matrix was 1 :3, the temperature of liquid was 80℃ and the dropping distance was 10 cm. Conclusion: The method of homogeneous extraction is simple, which can break the materials and extract the active ingredients simultaneously. The preparation process of dropping pills is reasonable and feasible, which is easy for the production and application.

Objective:To obtain flavonoids of Cacumen Platycladi with high purity by using the method of ultrasonic emulsification combined with ultrafiltration membrane separation.Methods:Seven compounds including myricetrin as the reference substances,an HPLC method was used for the content determination.Using the single factor experiments,ultrasound,microwave,reflux and ultrasonic emulsification were compared,and using the orthogonal experiments,the ultrasonic emulsification time,ethanol concentration,solid-liquid ratio and times were studied.Biomax-5 membrane was adopted to improve the membrane separation.Results:The single factor experiments showed the homogeneous extraction method with the highest contents.The orthogonal experiments showed the optimal extracting conditions as follows:the ultrasonic emulsification time was 15 min,the ethanol concentration was 50%,the material-liquid ratio was 1∶10,and the extraction times was 3.The conditions of ultrafiltration membrane separation were as follows:the flow rate was 1.5 L·min-1,and the membrane separation pressure was 0.8 kg.Conclusion:The combination of ultrasonic emulsification and ultrafiltration membrane separation is feasible in the extraction and purification of flavonoids in Cacumen Platycladi,and the product is with high purity,suggesting the method has good application prospect.

Objective:To establish the quality control method for Tribulus terrestris L. by colorimetry and HPLC. Methods:The HPLC method was with a Welch Ultimate LP-C18 column(250 mm × 4. 6 mm,5μm),the mobile phase was methanol-water(80:20) and the detection wavelength was 203 nm. The colorimetry was with a perchloric acid method. The saponins of Tribulus terrestrist as the index,the determination method for total saponins and saponins of Tribulus terrestris L. was established. Results:The results of the HPLC and colorimetry methods showed saponins of Tribulus terrestris had good linear relationship within the range of 0. 820-7. 380 μg and 24. 600-86. 100 μg with the average recovery of 99. 3% and 99. 5%,respectively. Total saponins and saponins of Tribulus terres-tris in Tribulus terrestris from 18 habitats were measured by the methods. Conclusion:The methods are sensitive,accurate and repro-ducible,and can be used as the quality control methods for Tribulus terrestris.

Objective To evaluate the effect of BinaxNOW rapid diagnostic devices for malaria in the field. Methods The symptomatic patients were detected by using the BinaxNOW devices and the results were compared with the microscopic examination of Giemsa-stained blood smears(as a golden standard). The sensitivity and specificity were calculated. The double-blind method was used in this study. Results In 443 symptomatic patients,151 cases were positive for malaria. The sensitivity was 98.69% and the specificity was 100%,and the coincidence rate of BinaxNOW with the microscopic examination was 99.55%. The sensitivity and specificity of Plasmodium falciparum were 100% and 99.66%,respectively,and the coincidence rate was 99.76%. The sensitivity and specificity of non-falciparum Plasmodium were 90.91% and 100%,respectively,and the coincidence rate was 99.36%. Conclusion The BinaxNOW rapid diagnostic devices for malaria are sensitive,specific,and stable for malaria diagnosis in the field.