Comparison of Scopoletin Contents in Cortex Mori Processed by Different Methods and Picking Periods / 中成药

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the best gathering period and processing method of Cortex Mori.Methods: A HPLC method was used to determine the content of scopoletin. Results: The scopoletin contents in Cortex Mori picked in Jan., Feb. Apr., Jul. and Aug. were higher than that picked in the other months. The scopoletin content in Cortex mori of which rough barks were unremoved was higher than that of which rough barks were removed.Conclusion: Spring and Summer are the best gathering periods, but the processing method shouldn't be stricthy limited.