Study on Optimum Preparation Process of Xiaochuan Tiegao by Orthogonal Design / 中国中医药信息杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To optimize the preparation process of Xiaochuan Tiegao. Methods The effective compound imporatorin of Dahurian Angelica Root was determined by HPLC. The best condition of preparation process for the ethanol-extraction method was investigated by L9(34) orthogonal design. Results The optimum technical conditionadding 2 times ethanol, cooking 1 hour and 2 times with 90% ethanol. Conclusion The method is reliable, accurate and easy to operate.