Comparison of Polysaccharide in Herba Scutellariae Barbatae from Different Places / 中国中医药信息杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To compare the content of polysaccharide in Herba Scutellariae Barbatae derived from different places. Method Anthrone-sulphuric acid colrimetry was used. Result The contents of polysaccharide in Herba Scutellariae Barbatae derived from Mojiang Yunnan, Nantong Jiangsu, Huaning Hunan, Yongding Fujian, Lixin Anhui, Jiaoling Guangdong, Nanchang Jiangxi, Longsheng Guangxi, Honghu Hubei and Qingyuan Zhejiang were 8.12%, 7.61%, 6.61%, 6.07%, 5.84%, 4.61%, 3.15%, 2.69%, 2.65% and 2.34%, respectively. Conclusion The content of polysaccharide in Herba Scutellariae Barbatae from different places is quite different, and the highest is the one from Mojiang Yunnan.