Extraction Technology and Quality Standards of Jianpi Xiaoji Granules
Objective:To optimize the extraction process of Jianpi Xiaoji Granules and establish quality standards for Jianpi Xiaoji Granules.Methods:With the content of naringin and neohesperidin as the main evaluation indicators,the optimal extraction process was determined by single-factor investigation method and orthogonal experiment.Aurantii Fructus and Curcumae Rhizoma were used as index components to establish a thin-layer chromatography(TLC)identification method for samples.The moisture,particle size,and solubility of the sample were determined.High-performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)was used to determine the content of naringin and neohesperidin in the sample simultaneously.Results:The optimal extraction process of Jianpi Xiaoji Granules involved decocting with 10 times the amount of water twice,for 2 hours the first time and 1 hour the second time,with a relative density of the dense paste of 1.20-1.25 at 70℃.The TLC spots of Aurantii Fructus and Curcumae Rhizoma were clear and had no interference in the negative controls,which can be used as a thin-layer identification of Jianpi Xiaoji Granules.The moisture content of six batches of samples was 2.80%-3.78%,the particle size was 1.29%-4.97%,and the solubility showed complete dissolution,with no foreign matter or scorched residue.HPLC results indicated that naringin showed good linearity in the range of 9.78-97.80 μg·mL-1 and neohesperidin in the range of 10.34-103.40 μg·mL-1,and the sample recovery rates were 99.31%-100.69%(RSD=0.49%)and 99.69%-100.98%(RSD=0.47%),respectively.The RSDs of precision,stability,and repeatability were less than 2%.The naringin in each bag of samples shall not be less than 20 mg,and the neohesperidin shall not be less than 12 mg.Conclusion:This method has good repeatability and exclusivity and can be used to control the production quality of Jianpi Xiaoji Granules.