Principal component analysis of Baihuasheshecao Injection by UPLC-QTOF-MS / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the difference of substantial base of Baihuasheshecao (Hedyotis Diffusae Herba) Injection (BSCI) within the nationwide. Methods: To determine 16 batches of samples by UPLC-QTOF-MS and analyze the data according to a variety of retention time and m/z by principal component analysis (PCA). Results: The results showed that the difference itself was smaller but between each other was bigger among the different enterprises. Seven markers greatly impacted on the components through loading plot analysis were found. Conclusion: BSCIs from different enterprises within nationwide are not only obviously different in color but also different in substantial base, which especially indicates the content of flavonoids and organic acids.