Research on quality specification of Herba Justiciae / 中国中药杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To provide scientific basis for the utilization and development of Herba Justiciae by setting up the quality control specification of Herba Justiciae.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Moisture and ash were determined by aquametry and method of ash determination. And the bioactive constituents were analyzed by HPLC.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>The contents of total ash, acid-insoluble ash, and moisture of 28 samples from different origins were determined. The quantitative analysis of chinensinaphthol methyl ether by HPLC were preformed, respectively.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The established method can be used for the quality control of Herba Justiciae.</p>