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Objective:To distinguish the differences between Olibanum and Myrrha by using modern analytical methods such as Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and Fourier Transform InfraRed (FT-IR). Methods:By collecting Olibanum and Myrrha in different growing areas and different processed prosecures, this paper to analizes the influence of temperature increase and its speed , as well as the particle size on the DSC experiment. The DSC method was used to perform a differential thermal map of Olibanum and Myrrha scanning and analysis; FT-IR was used to scan and analyze 20 batches of Olibanum and Myrrha. Results:TThe results of DSC analysis showed that the DSC experimental condition ranged between 30-600 ℃; the speed of temperature increase was 30 ℃/min; the particle size was 100 mesh. The DSC spectra of of Olibanum and Myrrha were significantly different. Only the processed products of frankincense had endothermic peak near 297 ℃, and there was no characteristic peak in this temperature range. Their exothermic peaks are close at 326 ℃, but their enthalpy values are quite different. The position of endothermic peak near 100 ℃ is close to the size of peak shape. FT-IR test showed that the absorption peaks of Olibanum and Myrrha at wave numbers 2 925, 1 710, 1 454, 1 371, 1 242, 1 029 cm -1 appeared, and the positions of strong peaks were also similar. The intensity of the characteristic peak of Myrrha wave number 1 029 cm -1 is greater than that of Olibanum. Conclusion:The DSC spectra of Olibanum and Myrrha are significantly different, and the difference between the two FT-IR spectra is small. Differential scanning Calorimetry is an effective, fast, and simple way to identify resinous Chinese medicinal materials, and is worthy of further popularization.
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Objective:To establish a simple and fast differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method for identifying different gelatin Chinese herbal slices and formula granules.Methods:Adopting DSC method with 100 mesh sample size, making aluminum crucible as the reference, nitrogen was atmosphere, and the flow rate was 100 ml/min. The optimal temperature increasing range and temperature increasing rate are investigated. Based on the optimized DSC test conditions, 42 batches of Asini corii colla, Cervi cornus colla, Testudinis carapacis and formula particles were identified.Results:The optimal heating range of DSC test was 30-500 ℃, and the heating rate was 30 ℃/min. There were 4, 3, 2 aracteristic peaks of Asini corii colla, Cervi cornus colla, and Testudinis carapacis et plastri colla, and their peaks' shapes and positions were different. The antler gum formula particles and tortoise shell formula particles had two exothermic peaks, but the peak positions were different. There was one exothermic peak in the Asini corii colla. There is an exothermic peak in the traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces and formula particles of antler gum formula particles at about 325 ℃. This exothermic peak can be used as the characteristic peak of antler gum formula particles.Conclusions:DSC has the advantages of simple operation, small amount, no reagents, fast measurement, good reproducibility, and easy analysis of the spectrum. And it can identify the value and size to distinguish between various gel pieces and formula granules.
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Objective To explore a quick and simple method to identify ginseng medicinal materials. Methods Twenty types of ginseng medicinal materials were collected. The effects of two important factors:temperature and heating rate on differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were investigated. The DSC features were used to quickly identify Radix et Rhizoma Notoginseng, Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng, Radix Panacis Quinquefolii and Panna ginseng C.A.Mey. Results The optimal experimental conditions for rapid identification of Radix et Rhizoma Notoginseng, Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng, Radix Panacis Quinquefolii and Panna ginseng C.A.Mey by DSC were determined: temperature range 30-400 ℃, heating rate 30 ℃/min. Under these conditions, the characteristic peak temperature and thermal enthalpy value can be used to distinguish four kinds of ginseng. Conclusions The experiment shows that the DSC method has the advantages of simple operation, rapid measurement, good reproducibility, easy analysis of the spectrum and less sample consumption. It is a new method for quickly identifying Chinese medicinal materials of ginseng genus.
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Objective To investigate the contamination of aflatoxin B1 in traditional Chinese medicine decoction pieces.and to provide evidence for the development of sdandards and scientific management.Methods Immunoaffinity column and post-column photochemical derivatization were used to detect and quantify aflatoxin B1 in 35 traditional Chinese medicines.Results A total of 48.57％(17 out of 35 batches) traditional Chinese medicine were contained aflatoxin B1.The contents of aflatoxin B1 in all contaminated varieties were less than 1μg/kg,except for Sterculia lychnophorae Semen,Foeniculi Fructus,Corydalis Rhizoma,which exceeded the standard.Conclusions The tested traditional Chinese medicine are highly contaminated of aflatoxin,it is necessary to further study the increase of aflatoxin content under the examination of Chinese Pharmacopoeia Foeniculi Fructus and Corydalis Rhizoma to better control its quality.The degree of aflatoxin B1 pollution is reated to the site of drug use and the place of origin.