J. Jiangxi Univ. of TCM 23 (6), 49-52 (2011). Sangma oral liquid is a herbal TCM preparation for clearing heat, opening the inhibited lung-energy, reducing phlegm, relieving a cough, and curing children acute bronchitis. TLC of the extracts of the preparations 1) for Forsythia fruit, on silica gel with chloroform – methanol 7:1, detection by spraying with 5 % vanillin in sulfuric acid – ethanol 1:4 and heating at 105 °C until the zones are visible, viewing under daylight; 2) for Baical Skullcap root, on polyamide with toluene – ethyl acetate – methanol – formic acid 10:3:1:2, detection by spraying with 5 % ferric chloride in ethanol and viewing under daylight; 3) for Tatarian Aster root, on silica gel with chloroform – methanol – formic acid 90:10:1, detection by spraying with 10 % sulfuric acid in ethanol and heating at 105 °C until the zones are visible, evaluation under UV 366 nm.

Inner Mongolian J. of Trad. Chinese Med. 10, 35-36 (2012). Jiangding Doukou Qufeng compound oral liquid is a herbal TCM preparation prescribed to effectively cure flatulence, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. TLC of the extracts of the preparations on silica gel 1) for Cortex Cinnamomi and Foeniculum vulgare, with petroleum ether (60-90 ºC) – ethyl acetate 17:3, detection by spraying with 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine solution in 2N hydrochloric acid and viewing in daylight; 2) for Rhizoma Zingiberis, with petroleum ether (60-90 ºC) – chloroform – ethyl acetate 2:1:1, detection by spraying with 2 % vanillin in sulfuric acid – ethanol 1:200 and heating at 105 °C until the zones were visible in daylight.

J. of Modern Trad. Chinese Med. 14 (2), 12-14 (2012). Rubus idaeus, the dried immature fruits of Rubus chingii Hu, is a herbal TCM drug specially effective for tonifying the kidney, controlling nocturnal emission, nourishing the liver, and improving eyesight. It is prescribed clinically to cure spermatorrhea, night emission, enuresis, frequent micturition, sexual impotence and premature ejaculation. TLC of the extracts of the crude drug on silica gel with toluene – ethyl acetate – formic acid 9:3:1, detection by spraying with 2 % aluminium chloride in ethanol and viewing under UV 366 nm.

Beijing J. of Trad. Chinese Med. 31 (7), 542-545 (2012). Ekou powder is a herbal TCM preparation for treating mycotic and follicular stomatitis and mouth erosion. For quality control TLC on silica gel 1) for Coptis chinensis, with cyclohexane – ethyl acetate – isopropanol – methanol – water – triethylamine 6:7:2:3:1:2, detection under UV 366 nm; 2) for borneol, with n-hexane – ethyl acetate 17:3, detection by spraying with 1 % vanillin in sulfuric acid – ethanol 1:200 and heating at 105 °C, viewing in daylight; 3) for Indigo naturalis, with toluene – chloroform – acetone 5:4:1, detection in daylight.

J. of Modern Trad. Chinese Med. 14 (7), 7-10 (2012). Curcumins are phenolic compounds from the root and stem of Zingiberaceae plants with outstanding anti-inflammatory and antioxidative activity. Identification of Rhizoma Curcumae Longae and its three near-source species Curcuma wenyujin Y.H.Chen et C.Ling, Curcuma phaeocaulis Val., and Curcuma kwangsiensis S. G.Lee et C.F. Liang by TLC on silica gel with chlorofom – methanol – formic acid 960:40:7, detection under UV 366 nm. The standards were curcumin, demethoxycurcumin, and bisdemethoxycurcumin.

Chinese J. of Med. Guide 8 (11), 134-135 (2012). Chuankezhi injection is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb preparation with Radix Morindae officinalis as the key active component. It is effective for tonifying kidney, relieving cough, regulation of immune function, and is prescribed clinically to cure asthma,and capillary bronchitis. Development of a method for the quality control of the preparation. TLC of the extracts of the preparations on silica gel with n-butanol – ethanol – water 5:4:1, detection by spraying with a solution of 1.5 g a-naphthol in ethanol – water – sulfuric acid 50:4:13 and heating at 105 °C.

Chinese J. of Prac. Med. 7/20, 245-247 (2012) . Liuwei Xiaohuang pills are a herbal TCM for treating abdominal distention and constipation. For quality control, TLC on silica gel 1) for Radix et Rhizoma Rhei and standard rhein, with petroleum ether (30-60 °C) – ethyl acetate – formic acid 15:5:1, detection under UV 366 nm and by exposing to ammonia vapors, viewing in daylight; 2) for Fructus Aurantii Immaturus and the standard synephrine, with the upper phase of n-butanol – glacial acetic acid – water 4:1:5, detection by spraying with 0.5 % ninhydrin in ethanol and heating at 105 °C, viewing in daylight.

Chinese J. of Xizang Sci. & Technol. 231, 48-49 (2012). Shanhu Qishiwan pills are a traditional Tibetan herbal medicine used for relieving uneasiness of mind and body, invigoration of blood circulation and relief of pain. For quality control, TLC on silica gel with n-hexane – ethyl acetate 4:1, detection under UV 366 nm.