OBJECTIVE　A RP-HPLC method was establised for the determination of paeoniflorin and geniposide in Zhonggan oral liquid.METHODS　The c18 column was used.The mobile phese was consisted of CH3CN-0.1% H3PO4(15∶85).The detection wavelength was at 230 nm.RESULTS　The average recoveries were 98.78%(RSD=2.43%,n=5)for paeoniflorin and 99.60%(RSD=1.88%,n=5)for geniposide,respectively.CONCLUSION　The method was simple,rapid and accurate.

OBJECTIVE:To bring the efficacy of Chinese traditional medicine into full play.METHODS:The present factors influencing the efficacy of Chinese traditional medicine were analyzed,and the countermeasures to improve its efficacy was put forward.RESULTS & CONCLUSION:Medicine and society related factors hindered the efficacy of Chinese traditional medicine.The countermeasures are suggested as follows:to bring’ Manufacture and Quality Management Norm of Chinese Crude Drug’ into full operation,to establish a nationally unified norm of Chinese medicine processing,to implement’ Prescription Administration(on trial)’,and to set up a system for the training and surveillance of clinical physician.