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Objective: To establish a method for the characteristic chromatogram and determination of indicative components of salt-fried Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex (sPCC) and Yihuang Decoction (YHD). Methods: An HPLC was established for characteristic chromatogram analysis and determination of four indicative components (phellodendrine, 4-O-feruloylquinic acid, 5-O- feruloylquinic acid and berberine) of sPCC and YHD. Results: The characteristic chromatogram of sPCC and YHD were established by HPLC from 10 batches. Among five common peaks, four indicative components (phellodendrine, 4-O-feruloylquinic acid, 5-O-feruloylquinic acid and berberine) were identified and determined. The mass fraction of phellodendrine, 4-O-feruloylquinic acid, 5-O-feruloylquinic acid and berberine in sPCC ranged from 0.841%-1.314%, 0.358%-1.841%, 2.495%-5.498%, and 4.259%-7.007%, respectively; The mass concentration of phellodendrine, 4-O-feruloylquinic acid, 5-O-feruloylquinic acid and berberine in YHD ranged from 69.71-117.80, 107.85-165.79, 252.96-348.20, and 213.61-361.45 μg/mL, respectively; and the mass fraction of phellodendrine, 4-O-feruloylquinic acid, 5-O-feruloylquinic acid and berberine converted from YHD based on the mass of sPCC ranged from 0.509%-0.865%, 0.788%-1.212%, 1.849%-2.545%, and 1.561%-2.655%, respectively. Conclusion: The established method not only provides more complete reference and basis for the quality control, but also provides a certain basis for the research of effect substance basis of sPCC and YHD.