Studies on standard operating procedure (SOP) for Alisma plantago-aquatica / 中草药

Object To study the standard operating procedure (SOP) for Alisma plantago aquatica L. so as to make its high quality, high yield and public nuisance free, and correspond to international standards, then enter into world market. Methods The historical culture, essential ecological environment, species resources and seed selection for the plant were investigated, the content of index components and active components in the plant was determined. Results The traditional cultural manner was improved and SOP for the plant was set up. Conclusion The plant cultured under SOP is excellent.