Study on the Quality Standard for Xiaozhong Tablets / 中国中医药信息杂志

Objective To establish the quality standard for Xiaozhong Tablets (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Pheretima, etc.). Methods TLC was performed to Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Pheretima, Ursolic acid. The content of Aconitine was identified by TLC. HPLC was used to determine Strychnine content. Results The characteristic for identification by TLC was distinct and hightly specific. The quantification method of Strychnine had the linear range of 0.52～1.56 ?g (r =0.9998). The average recovery was 99.9% (RSD=1.77%, n =5). Conclusion The methods of identification and quantification were accurate, realizable and reproducible. It can be used effectively for the quality control of Xiaozhong Tablets.