Quality Evaluation of Radix Zanmthoxyli Avicennae from Different Habitats / 中国药师

ABSTRACT

Objective:To establish the methods for the quality evaluation and hesperidin content determination of Radix Zanm-thoxyli Avicennae. Methods: The moisture, ash and extract content was respectively detected according to the methods described in Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2010 edition, and the content of hesperidin was detected by HPLC. Results: The moisture contents of Radix Zanmthoxyli Avicennae from seven different areas were between 7. 27% and 9. 65%; the total ash contents were between 5. 28% and 7. 90%;the acid-insoluble ash content were between 0. 39% and 0. 86%;the water-soluble extract contents were within the range of 5. 95%-10. 72% by infusion and 8. 16%-12. 67% by hot dipping;the alcohol extract contents were within 5. 88%-10. 97% by infu-sion and 2. 38%-3. 83% by hot dipping. The content of hesperidin was 0. 40%-2. 68%. Conclusion:The established methods can be used to evaluate the quality of Radix Zanmthoxyli Avicennae.