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F-36

HPTLC Identification of Triphala
This HPTLC method identifies Triphala, a mixture of fruits from three different plant species, and its components (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica, and Phyllantus emblica fruits). Triphala is a well known Ayurvedic medicine, which is used for prevention and cure of many diseases.

A-86.1

Artemisinin in Artemisia annua leaf
Artemisinin is an antimalarial substance obtained from dried leafs of Artemisia annua L. To monitor the plant during growth, determine time of harvest, or evaluate the commercial value of plant material the artemisinin content in the raw material has to be determined.

A-87.1Determination of aucubin and catalpol in leaves of Ribwort Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) by HPTLC
Aucubin and catalpol are two iridoid glycosides, which are present in leaves of Plantago lanceolata L. (Ribwort Plantain) as well as in other medicinal plants. The content of the iridoid glycosides depends on the age of the plant. Young leaves may contain up to 9 % of iridoids whereas old leaves may only show traces. Catalpol is dominant in young leaves; in older ones the concentration of aucubin is higher.

F-12

Common Horse tail (Equisetum arvense) - update
The update of application note F-12 is based on a collaborative study of Official Medicines Control Laboratories and features fast and simplified sample preparation. The HPTLC method identifies Equisetum arvense (Common Horse Tail) and allows discrimination from the adulterant Equisetum palustre at the 5% level.

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