[Study on quality specification of Rhizoma et Radix Valeriana Jatamansi].
OBJECTIVE
To provide scientific basis for the utilization and development of Valeriana jatamansi by setting up the quality control specification of V. jatamansi.


METHODS
The pharmacognostical methods were applied. The extract of V. jatamansi was examined. Moisture and ash were determined. And the bioactive constituents were analyzed by TLC and HPLC.


RESULTS
The morphological and histological characters of V. jatamansi were observed. Content of total ash, acid-insoluble ash, and moisture of 15 samples from different habitats and times were determined. The qualitative and quantitative analysis of valtrate and acevaltrate by TLC and HPLC were preformed respectively.


CONCLUSIONS
The established method can be used for the quality control of V. jatamans.
Di
Hong-ye
HY
Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China.
Shi
Jin-li
JL
Yan
Xing-li
XL
Zhao
Ren
R
Liu
Yong
Y
Xiao
Pei-gen
PG
D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D002855:Chromatography, Thin Layer; D039823:Iridoids / Q000032:analysis*; D010598:Pharmacognosy / Q000592:standards; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry; D011786:Quality Control; D027343:Rhizome / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry*; D014632:Valerian / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000737:chemistry*
D039823:Iridoids; C030127:valtrate; C090810:acevaltrate