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Objective:To study the quality standard for Herba Desmodii,and provide the scientific basis for a reasonable method of quality control. Methods:With the methods of microscopic identification,thin-layer chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography for the qualitative and quantitative determination of Herba Desmodii,the ethanol soluble extracts,moisture content and total ashes of Herba Desmodii were determined. Results:The characteristics of thin-layer chromatography were obvious;a good lineari-ty of quercetin and kaempferol was within the range of 0. 002-0. 050 μg(r=1. 000 0)and 0. 004-0. 100 μg(r=0. 999 9)with the av-erage recovery of 97.89%(RSD=0.89%,n=6)and 98.93%(RSD=1.31%,n=6),respectively. Conclusion:The method is simple,accurate and reproducible,which can effectively control the quality of Herba Desmodii.