29 research outputs found
Histochemical analysis of the root tuber of Polygonum multiflorum Thunb. (Fam. Polygonaceae)
Rapid identification of dragon blood samples from Daemonorops draco, Dracaena cinnabari and Dracaena cochinchinensis by MALDIāTOF mass spectrometry
[[abstract]]Introduction
Dragon blood is a deepāred plant resin which has been used as folk medicine for more than a thousand years. It can be produced from at least four entirely different plant families: Asparagaceae, Arecaceae, Chamaesyce, and Fabaceae. Current pharmacopeia states that the only āauthenticā source of dragon blood is the palm tree, Daemonorops draco .
Objective
The present study aims to find a highāthroughput method to screen and identify the plant sources of commercial dragon blood products.
Methodology
A matrixāassisted laser desorption ionisation timeāofāflight mass spectrometry (MALDIāTOF MS) based method for rapid screening of dracorhodin in commercial dragon blood samples was established in this study.
Results
Wellāresolved peaks of dracorhodin in spectra were observed in the crude extracts of samples. Dragon blood samples from two other plant species, Dracaena cinnabari and Dracaena cochinchinensis , were also examined. Their indicator compounds, loureirin A and B, were detected in these plants.
Conclusion
A MALDIāTOF based method for preliminarily examination of commercial dragon blood samples is reported here. In contrast to MALDIāTOF, liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCāMS) is a timeāconsuming and costly method, not ideal for routine and largeāscale screening of commercial samples.[[notice]]č£ę£å®
Resonance light scattering study on the interaction of benproperine phosphate with eriochrome blue black R in the presence of sodium dodecylbenzene sulphonate and its analytical application
Determination of propafenone hydrochloride by flow-injection analysis coupled with resonance light scattering detection
Identification and structural characterization of dimeric sesquiterpene lactones in Inula japonica
Development of the fingerprint for the quality of Radix Linderae through ultra-pressure liquid chromatography-photodiode array detection/electrospray ionization mass spectrometry
Quality evaluation of various commercial specifications of Polygoni Multiflori Radix and its dregs by determination of active compounds
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>According to market investigation, two kinds of Polygoni Multiflori Radix decoction pieces with different specifications are commercially available: irregular thick slices (0.7-1.3ācm) and length-wise into thin slices (0.11-0.2ācm). The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of various samples of Polygoni Multiflori Radix decoction pieces and its dregs.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>A simple and reliable high performance liquid chromatographic method was developed for determination the contents of 2,3,5,4ā²-tetrahydroxystilbene-2-<it>O</it>-<it>Ī²</it>-<it>D</it>- glucopyranoside (THSG), emodin and physcion, which were considered to be potent active ingredients. The results showed that the contents of THSG, emodin and physcion varied in samples of different diameters and thicknesses. The results also indicated the dregs of Polygoni Multiflori Radix still contained a considerable amount of THSG, emodin and physcion.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>The various commercial specifications of Polygoni Multiflori Radix sold in the markets did not correlate with their prices, and the dregs of Polygoni Multiflori Radix can be further utilized.</p