Determination of seven saponins in flower buds of Panax ginseng by quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker / 中草药

ABSTRACT

Objective: On the basis of simultaneous determination of seven saponins in flower buds of Panax ginseng, a method of quantitative analysis of multi-components by single marker (QAMS) for the determination of seven saponins was established, and the feasibility of the method was verified. Methods: Using HPLC-UV, ten batches of dried P. ginseng flowers were used as the research object. Ginsenoside Re was used as internal reference to determine the relative correction factor of ginsenoside Rg1, Rg2, Rb1, Rc, Rb2 and Rd. The content of each component was measured by the traditional external standard method, and the difference between the calculated value and the measured value was compared to verify the feasibility and accuracy of the external standard method. Results: The relative correction factors of six ginsenoside Rg1, Rg2, Rb1, Rc1, Rb2, and Rd in P. ginseng flower were 1.07, 1.05, 0.81, 0.80, 0.64, and 0.84, respectively. The relative correction factors of six ginsenosides were reproducible in the 10 batches, the determiation of QAMS were not significantly different from those measured by the external standard method. Conclusion: In the case of shortage of ginsenoside reference substance, a method of QAMS can be used, the content of ginsenoside Rg1, Rg2, Rb1, Rb1, Rb2, and Rd in flower buds of P. ginseng can be determined by relative calibration factor.