Study on quality evaluation of Radix Tinosporae based on HPLC analysis
Objective:To establish a method for the simultaneous determination of the contents of columbin,ecdysterone and alkaloids and to search for the quality difference markers in Radix Tinosporae.Methods:The contents of columbin,ecdysterone,columbamine,jatrorrhizine and palmatine were determined by HPLC.With the content as the index,the quality difference markers of Radix Tinosporae herb were further determined by cluster analysis and PLS-DA analysis.Results:The precision,stability and repeatability of the determination method are good.The results of cluster analysis and PLS-DA analysis show that 20 batches of samples can be divided into three categories.The VIP results confirm that columbamine,columbin and palmatine are the main quality difference markers of Radix Tinosporae.Conclusion:The established method uses the characteristics of DAD detector to monitor multiple wavelengths at the same time,which is convenient and fast,and can significantly improve the efficiency of quality control;The results of cluster analysis and PLS-DA analysis can also provide a basis for the planting and cultivation of Radix Tinosporae.