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Objective To study compatibility rule of herb-pair in rhubarb after compatibilities with fructus aurantii Immaturus,Chinese goldthread rhizome,moutan cortex,peach seed and kansui radix stir-baked with vinegar, and to observe its anti-inflammation and acute toxicity. Methods Mice were gavaged by 15,30 g?kg-1 rhubarb and rhubarb, rhubarb frutus aurantii immaturus rhizoma coptidis, radix et rhizoma rhei peony, rhubarb, semen persicae and rhubarb extracts from euphorbia kansui, respectively, in the morning and evening once, for 7 d.The effects of five different compatibility of Rhubarb on acute inflammation were observed in the mouse paw swelling induced by carrageenan. The classical method were used to determine acute toxicity of rhubarb and the contents of five different compatibility of rhubarb. Results Compared with the control group, the contents of five different compatibility of rhubarb with high and low dosage groups(30,15 g?kg-1 ) could inhibit the paw edema in mice,reduce NO and MDA production and enhanced activity of SOD in mice inflammatory tissue. The LD50 was not determined. Calculated by crude drug content, the MLD of rhubarb compatibilities with fructus aurantii immaturus, Chinese goldthread rhizome,moutan cortex,peach seed and kansui radix stir-baked with vinegar were 145.33,142.30,117.53,103.45, 113.09,182.36 g?kg-1 respectively, which were respectively equal to 581,569,470,418,452 ,729 times of people, s daily dried medicinal herb dosage. Conclusion The five different herb-pair have anti-inflammation effects after compatibility of Rhubarb, and it got best effects when rhubarb compatibility with kansui radix stir-baked, the next were rhubarb compatibility with Chinese goldthread rhizome and moutan cortex. It was basic security and low toxicity of herb-pair in rhubarb after compatibilities.
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Objective: To evaluate the quality of commercially available Fructus Aurantii Immaturus (FAI) and Fructus Aurantii FA). Methods: The HPLC fingerprints of FAI and FA were established, and then the quality of FAI and FA purchased from different drugstores was evaluated with multiple data process methods. Results: The quality problem of two batches of FAI were identified. The chemical components of FAI are generally consistent with those of FA. The cluster and principal component analysis methods could be used to distinguish FAI and FA. Conclusion: HPLC fingerprint method can be applied to evaluate the quality of FAI and FA, and to supervise and guide the manufacturers for the purpose of producing qualified products.
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Objective To study the effect of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus Decoction on defecating function of constipated mice.Methods Constipation mice models were induced by Compound Diphenoxylate.Defecating effects of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus on normal and constipation mice were observed.Results Middle and high dose of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus decoction could increase impelling rate of small intestine,shorten the time for the first dark stools(P<0.05 or P<0.01).and add the amount of dark stools within 6 hours(P<0.01).Conclusion Fructus Aurantii Immaturus has the functions of loosening bowel to relieve constipation.
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OBJECTIVE:To establish an HPLC method for simultaneous determination of Naringin,Hesperidin and Neohesperidin in the effective fraction of flavone in Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.METHODS:Hypersil C18 column(250 mm?4.6 mm,5 ?m) was used with the mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile -0.1% phosphoric acid solution(20∶80) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL?min-1,and the detection wavelength was set at 283 nm and the column temperature was maintained at 30 ℃.RESULTS:The calibration curves of Naringin,Hesperidin and Neohesperidin were in good linearity over the ranges of 0.44～2.20 ?g(r=0.999 5),0.025 6～0.128 0 ?g(r=0.999 3),0.54 ～ 2.70 ?g(r=0.999 9),respectively.And the average recoveries for the three constituents were 99.41%,100.33% and 99.69%,respectively with RSD at 1.14%,1.47%,and 1.16%,respectively.CONCLUSION:The method is simple,accurate and reliable,and can be used for the quality control of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.
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Objective To investigate the different effects of 2 species of Fructus aurantii immaturus on cardiovascular and respiratory system.Methods The extract of 2 species of Fructus aurantii immaturus were administered to anesthetized rats by duodenum and the dosages were 4.2,2.1 g crude drug/kg respectively.After administration,a continuous observation of blood pressure,respiration and ECG effects for 4 hours were performed.Results Compared with the control group,both of Citrus aurantium and Citrus sinesis exerted a transient increase to respiration rate after 20 min administration.No significant impact was observed during the experiment period on the ECG.The influence of Citrus aurantium on blood pressure was more significant.Compared with the control group,the effects of SBP,DBP and MBP reduced was observed in high-dose group of Citrus aurantium after 40,60,80 min administration,and so in low-dose group of Citrus aurantium after 60 min.The impact duration was up to 2 hours or more.However,the antihypertensive effect of Citrus sinesis was not obvious.And the blood pressure lowering effect of Citrus aurantium was superior to Citrus sinesis.Conclusion The 2 species of Fructus aurantii immaturus exert a transient excitatory effect on respiratory system.And the direct effect of them on heart is not obvious.The blood pressure lowering effect of Citrus aurantium is superior to Citrus sinesis.The attention should be given in the clinical usage of Fructus aurantii immaturus.
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Objective To establish a method for determining the content of Naringin and Hesperidin in Zengshi Keli by HPLC. Methods The Kromasil C18 column with acetonitrile-water-phosphoric acid (20∶80∶0.02) as the mobile phase was used. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min, the detective wavelength was 283 nm, the temperature of column is 35 ℃. Results The calibration curve were linear in the range of 0.178 5～0.892 5 ?g for Naringin and 0.073 68～0.368 4 ?g for Hesperidin (r=0.999 9) respectively. The average recovery was 97.24% (RSD=1.21%) and 96.95% (RSD=1.49%) respectively. Conclusion The method was simple, accurate, reproducible and can be used for quality control of Zengshi Keli.
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Objective To inspect the quality of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus formula granule. Methods Choose three batch Fructus Aurantii Immaturus to prepare formula granule and decoction. Zobax Extend C18 column was used with acetonitrile-water-phosphoric acid-sodium lauryl sulphate (12∶87∶1∶0.2) as the mobile phase, the detection wavelength was 275 nm. Result There were no differences in elution peak quantity and peak position in the HPLC spectrum of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus formula granule with corresponding cut crude drug and decoction. The relative peak area in the corresponding peak of formula granule had no significant difference with decoction, but had certain differences with cut crude drug. Conclusion HPLC spectrum showed that Fructus Aurantii Immaturus formula granule and decoction had high similarity.
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Objective To study the optimum parameters of the supercritical CO2 fluid extraction of roasted Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae and roasted Fructus aurantii immaturus,and chemical constituents of extractive matters. Methods The experiment was performed with orthogonal design. Four factors were extractive pressure,temperature,extractive time and the flow rate of CO2. GC-MS was applied for analyzing. Results The optimum condition were obtained:the extractive pressure was 33 MPa,the temperature of extraction was 40 ℃,the extractive time was 60 minutes and the flow rate of CO2 was 27 L/h. The main chemical constituents was gamma-Elemene. Conclusion The method applied to obtain the extractive matters from roasted Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae and roasted Fructus aurantii immaturus was quickly and efficiently with satisfactory results. It provides foundation for exploration.
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Objective To optimize the extraction process of neohesperidin in Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.Methods The optimum proess was investigated by L9(34) orthogonal design with the content of neohesperidin as the observation index.Results Extraction times were the main factors for neohesperidin extraction.The optimal process condition was as follows:adding 6-fold 70 %ethanol,extracting for 3 times,one hour for each extraction.Conclusion The optimal extraction technology of neohesperidin in Fructus Aurantii Immaturus is stable and reliable.
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Objective To establish a method for the content determination of naringin and hesperidin in Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.Methods HPLC was performed on the Merck-Lichrospher RP-C18 column(4.6?250 mm,5 ?m);CH3CN-H2O(23 ∶77) served as mobile phase and the detection wavelength was at 283 nm,the column temperature at 30 ℃and the flow rate being 1.0 mL/min.Results The content of naringin ranged from 4.65 to 12.50 mg/g and that of hesperidin from 1.60 to 6.75 mg/g.Conclusion This method is simple,sensitive,specific and can be used for the quality control of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.
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Objective To establish HPLC fingerprint for Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.Methods The HPLC method was used with Diamonsil-C18 column (250 mm?4.6 mm,5 ?m),and a mixture liquid of acetonitrile-0.01% NaH2PO4 as mobile phase in a gradient elution.The HPLC fingerprint for 36 batches of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus was studied on their similarity,cluster,and principal components analyses.The common HPLC fingerprint of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus was established,which was studied with principal components analyses.Results Under the selected spectrum condition,the 36 batches of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus were classified into two groups based on the result of similarity,cluster,and principal components analyses.Conclusion This method is reasonable and reliable to the quality control of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.
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Objective To study the content difference of naringin in Fructus Aurantii Immaturus of different specifications.Methods HPLC was performed on the Merck- Lichrospher RP-C18(4.6 mm? 250 mm, 5 ? m) with temperature of 35 ℃ .The chromatographic conditions for naringin:the mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile-0.3 % Phosphoric acid(20 ∶ 80), at the flow rate of 1 mL/min, and the detection wavelength at 283 nm. Results The content of naringin increased with the diameter of Fructus Aurantii Immature slices.Conclusion It is suggested that there exists significant differences in intrinsic quality among Fructus Aurantii Immaturus of different specifications.
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OBJECTIVE: To compare the contents of main chemical components in prescription granules and decoction of Fructus aurantii immaturus. METHODS: 3 batches of cut crude drugs of Fructus aurantii immaturus were selected to prepare the granules and decoction. The assaying of water soluble extractive was conducted according to the specification of China Pharmacopeia. The assaying of hesperidin and synephrine was conducted by HPLC. RESULTS: There was no obvious difference between water soluble extractive of granules and that of decoction, while the contents of hesperidin and synephrine were higher in the prescription granules than in the decoction. CONCLUSIONS: The results provide supporting basis for the labeled amount of prescription granule of Fructus aurantii immaturus.
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OBJECTIVE:To explore the contents of synephrine in raw Fructus Aurantii Immaturus and its processed products.METHODS:HPLC was used for the quantitative analysis of raw Fructus Aurantii Immaturus and its processed products;C 18 was used as the Chromatographic column;methanol-water(43∶57)which contained0.1%phosphoric acid and0.1%soldium dodecyl sulfonate was used as the mobile phase with a detected wavelength at275nm,column temperature at40℃and a flow speed at1.0ml/min.RESULTS:Synephrine contents of the vinegar-fried product was the highest and that of the alcohol-fried product was the lowest.CONCLUSION:There is a significant difference in intrinsic quality among various processed products of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.
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OBJECTIVE:To compare the contents of hesperidin in raw Fructus Aurantii Immaturus and its processed products.METHODS:HPLC was used for the quantitative analysis of raw Fructus Aurantii Immaturus and its processed products.RESULTS:The content of hesperidin in vinegar-fried Fructus Aurantii Immaturus was the highest and that in the bran-fried Fructus Aurantii Immaturus was the lowest.CONCLUSION:It is suggested that there exist significant differences in intrinsic quality among various processed products of Fructus Aurantii Immaturus.