The Hop plant (Humulus lupulus L., Cannabinaceae) is a dioeciou twining perennial.The relevant papers at home and abroad in recent years were reviewed and a summary analysis and induction were conducted to research the progress of hops and provide a basis for further development and application of the medicinal materials.Pharmacological effects of hops were reviewed, which found that hops have a good research prospect and deserve further promotion and development.

OBJECTIVE:To establish an HPLC method for determining the contents of Quercetin and Isorhamnetin in Bupleurum.smithii var.parvifolium Shan et Y.Li.METHODS:The HPLC was performed on Kromasil column C18(250mm? 4.6mm,5? m),using methanol-0.4% phosphoric acid(55∶ 45)as mobile phase,with flow rate at 1.0mL? min-1 and detection wavelength at 256nm.RESULTS:The linear range of Quercetin was 0.08～ 0.40? g(r=0.999 6),with an average recovery rate of 101.02%(RSD=1.53%);that of Isorhamnetin was 0.06～ 0.30? g(r=0.999 2),with an average recovery rate of 101.26%(RSD=2.95%).CONCLUSION:This method is simple and accurate with good reproducibility.It is suitable for the quality control of Bupleurum.smithii var.parvifolium Shan et Y.Li.