Simultaneous quantitative analysis of four triterpenes in Poria Cocos from different habitats by QAMS / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Objective To establish a new method and validate its feasibilities by the simultaneous quantitative assay of four triterpenes in Poria cocos. Methods A new quality evaluation method of multi-components by single marker (QAMS) was established and validated for P. cocos. Pachymic acid (PA), dehydropachymic acid (DPA), dehydrotumulosic acid (DTA), and dehydrotrametenolic acid (DMA) were selected as analytes while pachymic acid was chosen as internal reference substance to evaluate the quality. The relative correction factor (RCF) of pachymic acid to the other three triterpenes were calculated. The method was evaluated by the comparison of quantity between external standard method and QAMS method. Results The contents of four triterpenes in 17 batches of P. cocos from QAMS method were not significantly different from those from external standard method. Conclusion The method with a single marker is accurate and feasible to determine PA, DPA, DTA, and DMA when some authentic standard substance are unavailable.