Based on insoluble phenomenon in trace metal powder in TCM granules produced by small and medium-sized pharmaceutical companies, this article discussed the causes and countermeasure from the aspects of formulation composition, preparation technology, and TCM pretreatment, with a purpose to provide the basis for strengthening the quality standard of TCM granules.

Objective:To optimize the extraction parameters for the water extract of Tangganjian concentrated pills .Methods:U-sing the content of paeoniflorin and extraction yield as the evaluation indices .An HPLC was used to determine the content of peoniflorin in the extract, and the chromatographic conditions were as follows: a WondaSil C18 chromatographic column (250 mm ×4.6 mm, 5μm), the mobile phase was acetonitrile-0.1%phosphoric acid solution (16∶84) with a flow rate of 1 ml· min-1, the column tem-perature was 30℃and the detection wavelength was 230 nm.The amount of water , extraction time and extraction times were regarded as the influencing factors ,an orthogonal design was adopted to develop the analysis of variance for extraction parameters for water ex -tract.Results:The optimal extraction process was as follows:adding 12-fold amount of water and extracting 3 times with 1 h for each time.Conclusion:The optimum extraction process is reasonable , stable and feasible, which provides experimental basis for the extrac-tion process of Tangganjian concentrated pills .

Objective:To analyze the characteristic peaks of gypsum fibrosum from authentic product area Hubei Yingcheng via X-ray diffraction. Methods:The fingerprint and common peaks of gypsum fibrosum from different areas were analyzed via X-ray diffrac-tion, and the characteristic peaks of gypsum fibrosum from authentic product area Hubei Yingcheng were identified Results:The finger-prints of X-ray diffraction of gypsum fibrosum from different areas were obtalned. Sixteen common peaks were determined, and two characteristic peaks of gypsum fibrosum from authentic product area Yingcheng were determined via X-ray diffraction with interplanar spacing of 1. 68 and 1. 51, respectively. Conclusion:The determination of two characteristic peaks of gypsum fibrosum from authentic product area Hubei Yingcheng can distinguish gypsum fibrosum from the other areas and provide basis for the quality evaluation of gyp-sum fibrosum.

Objective:To optimize the matrix formula of Qingre Zhitong cataplasm. Methods:An orthogonal test was performed to study the matrix formula of Qingre Zhitong cataplasm with the comprehensive score of continued adhesion and integrated sensory as the evaluation indices and the ratio of sodium polyacrylate, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, aluminum chloride hydrate and glycerin as the influencing factor. Results:The optimal matrix formula of Qingre Zhitong cataplasm was as follows: the ratio of sodium polyacrylate, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, aluminum chloride hydrate and glycerin was 14 ∶1 ∶1 ∶120. Conclusion: Qingre Zhitong cataplasm prepared with the optimal matrix formula has good continued adhesion and integrated sensory, and the process parameters are stable and feasible.

Objective:To establish the quality standard for Tiandijing pills. Methods:A microscopic method was used to identify the crush herbs. TLC was performed to identify Rhizoma Polygonati and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi. HPLC was used to determine the con-tent of gastrodine. Results:The microscopy could identify earthworm and Acorus tatarinowii. The identification characteristics by TLC were distinct and highly specific. Gastrodine could be determined in HPLC. The linearity of gastrodine was good within the range of 19. 80-158. 40 μg·ml-1(r=1. 000 0). The average recovery of gastrodine was 98. 33% (RSD=0. 45%, n=6). Conclusion:The methods of identification and quantification are simple and reproducible, which can be used for the quality control of Tiandijing pills.

Objective To explore the experience of thyroid cancer patients about the diagnosis and post-surgical radioactive iodine treatment. Methods A qualitative, descriptive study was used. Thirty-eight patients with thyroid cancer who were undergoing post-surgical radioactive iodine treatment participated in this study. Dairies about the participants′ experience were collected from them. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used. Results Three superordinate themes emerged: the psychological process from distress to acceptance; the experience about post-surgical radioactive iodine treatment; and personal growth related to the cancer. Conclusions Understanding the psychological process of patients with thyroid cancer after the diagnosis and their experience about post-surgical radioactive iodine treatment can contribute to the clinical staff to improve the care quality for this group.

Objective:To establish the HPLC fingerprint detection method for gynecological lotion. Methods:Wondasil C18 (250 mm × 4. 6 mm,5 μm)was selected as the analytical column. The mobile phase was composed of acetonitrile-0. 3% phosphric acid and 0. 3% diethylamine solution with gradient elution at a flow rate of 1. 0 ml·min-1 . The detection wavelength was set at 284 nm and the column temperature was 30℃. Ten batches of gynecological lotion were detected by the HPLC fingerprint and evaluated by Chromato-graphic Fingerprint Evaluation System of Chinese Medicine (2004 edition). Results: The separated peaks were clear and 15 common peaks were identified in the fingerprint of 10 batches of gynecological lotion. Conclusion: The HPLC fingerprint is with good repeat-ability and stability, which can provide evidence for the quality control of gynecological lotion.

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ThestudiesonthemaincomponentsinEucommiaulmoidesfromdomesticandabroadweresummarizedinthepaper, which can provide the reference for the effective component study and quality control of the Chinese herb.

Objective:To optimize β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) inclusion process for volatile oil in Yingxinning capsules. Methods:The content of volatile oil in theβ-CD inclusion compound as the evaluation index, the ratio of volatile oil toβ-CD, inclusion tempera-ture, inclusion time and stirring speed as the influencing factors, the inclusion process was studied using L9(34)orthogonal design. Re-sults:The best preparation conditions were as follows:the ratio of volatile oil toβ-CD was 1∶ 9, the inclusion temperature was 40℃, the inclusion time was 30min and the stirring speed was 800 r·min-1 . Conclusion: The preparation technology is simple, feasible and stable with high inclusion rate of volatile oil.