Quality standard for Xiangpu Ganmao Capsule / 中成药

ABSTRACT

AIM: To establish the quality standard for Xiangpu Ganmao Capsule (Herba Moslae, Cortex Magnoliale Officinalis, Radix Scutellariae). METHODS: Herba Moslae, Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis and Radix Scutellariale of Xiangpu Ganmao Capsule were identified by TLC. Thymol, magnolol and honokiol of capsule were determined by HPLC together. RESULTS: The characteristic identification by TLC was distict and highly specific. The quantitative evaluation of thymol had the linear range of 0.32-3.2 ?g, The average recovery was 99.44% and RSD was 1.3. The quantitative evaluation of magnolol had the linear range of 0.20-2.0 ?g. The average recovery was 99.78% and RSD was 1.58. The quantitative evaluation of honokiol had the linear range of 0.49-(4.89 ?g.) The average recovery was 99.41% and RSD was 0.51. CONCLUSION: The method is reliable, accurate and specific. It can be used for quality control of Xiangpu Ganmao Capsule.