Objective: To study the quality standard of Fangtuoshengfaling Lotion (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Radix Polygoni Multiflori, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Astragali seu Hedysarion, etc.). Methods: Radix et Rhizoma Rhei, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis were identified by TLC. The content of 2,3,5,4′ tetrahydroxystibene 2 O ? D glucoside in Radix Polygoni Multiflori of lotion was assayed by HPLC. Results: The linearity of 2,3,5,4′ tetrahydroxystibene 2 O ? D glucoside was found in the range from 0.36～1.84ng. The average recovery was 96.866% and RSD =0.898%( n =5). Conclusion: The method was found to be simple, accurate and with a good reproducibility and may be used for the quality control of the Lotion.

OBJECTIVE:To establish an HPLC method for the determination of diphenyl ethylene glycoside in Yishi oral solution. METHODS:The sample was separated on a DiamonsilTM C18 column(200 mm?4.6 mm,5 ?m) with the mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0.1% phosphoric acid(18∶82) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL?min-1.The detection wavelength was 320 nm and the column temperature was 40 ℃.RESULTS:The linear concentration range of diphenyl ethylene glycoside was 65.25～625.50 ng(r=0.999 9) and the average recovery rate was 100.07%(RSD=0.25%,n=6). CONCLUSION:The method was proved to be simple,re-producible and simple in operation,and it can be used for the quality contro1 of Yishi oral solution.

AIM:To establish an assay of oxymatrine and matrine in Compound Shiwei Tablets(Folium Pyrrosiae, Radix Sophorae Flavescentis, Radix Astragali, Herba Polygoni Avicularis, etc.) and Radix Sophorae Flavescentis by HPLC. METHODS: Diamonsil C 18 (10 ?m,250 mm?4.6 mm) analytical column was used.The mobile phase consisted of methanol-0.2% phosphoric acid solution (45∶55). The detection wavelength was 220nm. RESULTS : The average recoveries of oxymatrine and matrine in Compound Shiwei Tablets were 100.3% and 100.6% , respectively and in Radix Sophorae Flavescentis were 101.0% and 101.2%, respectlively. CONCLUSION: This method could be used for the quality evaluation of Compound Shiwei Tablets and Radix Sophorae Flavescentis.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the relationship between the variation of chloroplast DNA gene sequences and the geographical origins of Polygonum capitatum in order to provide the molecular evidence for its excellent germplasm resources.

METHODPCR direct sequencing was applied to detect the chloroplast psbA-trnH, trnL-trnF gene sequence of 11 samples collected from 11 populations of P. capitatum.

RESULTThe psbA-trnH gene sequence of P. capitatum from different populations was 402 bp in length, there were 6 variable sites. TrnL-F gene sequence was 875 bp, there were 5 variable sites. The clusters diagram by UPGMA method showed that P. capitatum groups in Yunnan and Guizhou existed a considerable variation.

CONCLUSIONP. capitaturni which is located in the east of Yunnan and the west of Guizhou is helpful of screening the germplasm resources.

Alleles ; Base Sequence ; DNA, Chloroplast ; genetics ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Mutation ; Phylogeny ; Polygonum ; classification ; genetics ; Sequence Alignment ; Sequence Analysis, DNA

OBJECTIVESeed dormancy mechanisms, breaking dormancy and the optimal germinating conditions were studied to improve reproductive efficiency and quality standard of Pseudostellaria heterophylla.

METHODThe P. heterophylla seeds were stratified into wettish sand for 65 days under the temperature of -2-3 degrees C, embryo length and germination dynamic change of seeds were measured in prophase every other 10 days and in middle every other 5 days. The influences on seed germination and seedling growth under different temperatures, germination beds were investigated.

RESULTThe P. heterophylla seeds embryo morphology was unchanged in stratification. The seeds could not germinate at stratification within the first 35 days. The germination rate and germination energy of seeds increased with the stratification time after 35 days. Germination rate, germination energy, plant height and fresh weight under the 10 degrees C were significantly higher than those under other temperatures. Germination rate, germination energy, plant height, fresh weight and dry weight of plant in sand bed were higher than those of plant in other beds, and seed mildew rate and abnormal seedling proportion of plant in sand bed were less than those of plant in other beds.

CONCLUSIONThe dormancy of P. heterophylla seeds is mainly the physiological post-maturation. The optimal germination conditions of seeds is 10 degrees C the culture of sand. The dormancy was broke under -2-3 degrees C of wettish sand for 45-50 days in practice.

Caryophyllaceae ; growth & development ; Germination ; Light ; Plant Dormancy ; physiology ; Seeds ; physiology ; Temperature

OBJECTIVE: To improve the quality standard of Folium Mahoniae. METHODS: TLC was used for qualitative identification. The contents of moisture, ash and ethanol extract were determined. The content of berberine hydrochloride was determined by HPLC. The determination was performed on WondaSil C18 column with mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-0. 05 mol/L monopotassium phosphate solution (25: 75, V/V) at the flow rate of 1. 0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was 264 nm, column temperature was 30 ℃, and sample size was 10 μL. RESULTS: TLC spots were clear and well-separated. The contents of moisture, total ash, acid-insoluble ash and ethanol extract were 3. 92％-7. 03％, 3. 65％-6. 95％, 0. 05％-1. 03％ and 10. 87％-33. 14％, respectively. The linear range of berberine hydrochloride was 0. 183-0. 915 μg(r=0. 999 9); quantitation limit and detection limit was 0. 143, 0. 095 μg, respectively. RSDs of precision, stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 2. 0％ (n=6); recovery was 95. 21％ -103. 10％ (RSD = 2. 95％, n=6). CONCLUSIONS: The content of moisture, total ash and acid-insoluble ash of medicinal materials is not exceed 8. 0％, 6. 0％ and 0. 4％, respectively. The content of ethanol extract and berberine hydrochloride is not less than 16. 0％ and 1. 0％, respectively. Established standard can be used for quality control of Folium Mahoniae.

OBJECTIVETo compare the constituents of the volatile oil in Cinnamomum migao from different regions of southwest in China in order to evaluate the quality of C. migao.

METHODGC-MS was employed to analyze the constituents of the volatile oil in C. migao.

RESULTThe volatile oil compositions of C. migao collected from 27 of cultivation regions were obviously different. Based on the chemical differences of the volatile oil compositions, C. migao was divided into four chemotype, they were eucalyptol, eucalyptol -cyclohexene, eucalyptol -alpha-terpineol, and eucalyptol -sabinene. The eucalyptol-type was cultivated in Luodian, guizhou province and Funing regions, Yunan province. The eucalyptol-cyclohexene-type was cultivated in Zhengfeng and Wangmo regions, Guizhou province. The type of eucalyptol, eucalyptol -sabinene and eucalyptol -alpha-terpineol were cultivated in Ceheng and Libo regions, Guizhou province.

CONCLUSIONCombined with the geographical distribution, It is indicated that the volatile oil compositions in fruit of C. migao may have some relations to the specie itself characteristics and different elevations environment.

Cinnamomum ; chemistry ; Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; Fruit ; chemistry ; Oils, Volatile ; analysis

OBJECTIVETo detect genetic diversity of 48 population of Polygonum capitatum in Guizhou province.

METHODThe genetic diversity of 48 representational populations of P. capitatum including 240 individuals had been investigated by ISSR marker technique.

RESULTThe genetic diversity had been revealed as follow: A total of 8 293 bands were produced in 240 individuals, of which 7 962 bands were common in the 48 population. The value of the average percentage of polymorphic bands (PPB) was 79.09%, Nei's genetic diversity index (H(e)) was 0.245 8, Shannon's information index (I) was 0.396 2, and genetic differentiation index (G(st)) was 0.238 0 at population level, respectively. The genetic differentiation index (G(st)) was 0.072 2, genetic differentiation coefficient by Shannon's diversity (I(st)) was 0.044 2 within the population levels. Groups cluster analysis based on the UPGMA method indicated that although the 48 populations could be divided into 3 groups and the P. capitatum seed sources. The groups cluster showed that a cross clustering of P. capitatum between the southwest and southeast populations in Guizhou province, and no significant correlation was found between geographical and genetic distance among them.

CONCLUSIONThe genetic diversity of P. capitatum is relatively high at the population levels, while low within the population levels, a significant degree of genetic differentiation occurs among the populations. The groups cluster analysis indicated they has not apparent genetic variation in regional pattern between the place of origin populations and the migrate populations.

China ; Genetic Variation ; Molecular Sequence Data ; Phylogeny ; Polygonum ; classification ; genetics ; Repetitive Sequences, Nucleic Acid

OBJECTIVETo study the biomass structure of Epimedium acuminatum Franch in the different ecological environments for the development and protection.

METHODThrough the scientific investigation in four typical habitats, the sampling spots were set up, the functional modules' biomass structure and relationship of E. acuminatum were researched.

RESULTThe average of rhizome, as the largest biomass, and the average total biomass had the same pattern: the open areas of forest edge > shrub lumber > shrub-weed > stream drains. The ratio of the functional modules' biomass had different rates under different habitat conditions. By analyzing and combining investigation, the aerial part of E. acuminatum in the shrub-weed were comparative advantage, and the roots of nutrient accumulation of E. acuminatum in the open areas of forest edge were the highest efficient. Under different ecological condition, the distribution of water metabolism was different strategies.

CONCLUSIONIn the open areas of forest edge, E. acuminatum growing well, followed by shrub-weed. These two habitats are the ideal ecological environments while the rhizome or the whole plant used as medicine, but also the protection of E. acuminatum.

Biomass ; Ecosystem ; Epimedium ; growth & development

OBJECTIVEThrough comparative study on contents of icariin and total flavonoid of Epimedium acuminatum in different habitats and parts, the distribution and correlation of the two components were observed.

METHODTwenty-four sample spots in four habitats were set up, and the whole plant of these samples was divided as following: leaf, root, stem and rhizome. Total flavonoid and icariin of samples were determined by using the UV method and the HPLC, respectively. The data was analyzed by SPSS 17.0.

RESULTThe distribution of icariin in different parts had the pattern: leaf > root > stem > rhizome, the total flavonoid content was higher in leaf, but it showed no difference in other parts. Habitat had certain effect on icariin accumulation in E. acuminatum. The significant differences of total flavonoid content in E. acuminatum from different parts were not observed.

CONCLUSIONThe distribution of icariin from different parts and habitats has high selectivity. Metabolism and accumulation of flavonoid content in each part have no difference. Flavonoid content is less affected by environment. Considering the distribution of icariin and flavonoid content in every part and the growth strategy in different habitats comprehensively, it is reasonable to harvest the aerial part for the sustainable utilization of E. acuminatum.

Drugs, Chinese Herbal ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Ecosystem ; Epimedium ; chemistry ; metabolism ; Flavonoids ; analysis ; metabolism ; Plant Structures ; chemistry ; metabolism