Determination of Berberine Hydrochloride in Coptis chinensis Franch.and Xianglian Pills by Thin Layer Chromatograph-Fluorescence Spectrophotometry Method / 中国中医药信息杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To establish a determining method for the content of berberine hydrochloride in Coptis chinensis Franch.and Xianglian pills.Method The sample was extracted and developed,the berberine hydrochloride was determined by thin layer chromatograph-fluorescence of spectrophotometry with Benzen-ethylaceate-isopropanol-methanol-ammonia water(631.51.50.5) as the developing system and Ex=365 nm,Em=409 nm.Result The calibration curve was linear in the range of 0.473～ 3.784 ?g,r=0.999 3.The recovery rate in Coptis chinensis Franch.was 99.03%,RSD=1.86%,and in Xianglian pills was 97.10%,RSD=1.09%.Conclusion The method is simple and accurate.