Determination of ganoderic acid B in different parts of Ganoderma lucidum / 中草药

ABSTRACT

To explore the distribution of the bitter principle ganoderic acid B in different parts of Ganoderma lucidum (Leyss. ex Fr.) Karst.. Methods　Ganoderic acid B in epidermis, phellem, stipe, spore and pileus were determined by RP-HPLC. Results　Ganoderic acid B was found to be mainly concentrated in the entire surface of the basidiocarp, other parts contained much less amount. Conclusion　Result of the study may provide references for the search of such active principle from this fungus.