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      109 121
      A marker-based stability indicating high-performance thin-layer chromatography method for Vitex trifolia
      N. TIWARI, D. YADAV, S. SINGH, M. GUPTA* (*Analytical Chemistry Department, Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR), Lucknow-226015, India, guptammg@rediffmail.com)

      J. Liq. Chromatogr. Relat. Technol. 34, 1925-1937 (2011). HPTLC of p-hydroxy benzoic acid (1), chrysoplenol-D (2), p-methoxy benzoic acid (3) and casticin (4) in the aerial parts of Vitex trifolia on silica gel with chloroform - methanol 24:1 + 1 drop formic acid. Quantitative determination by absorbance measurement at 254 nm. The hRf values of compounds (1) - (4) were 25, 31, 63 and 87, respectively. LOD and LOQ were found to be 18-58 ng/zone for (1), 39-132 ng/zone for (2),15-52 ng/zone for (3) and 33-111 ng/zone for (4). Repeatability and reproducibility (%RSD) for (1)-(4) were found in the range of 0.8-1.2 % and 1.2-1.3 %, respectively. Recoveries were obtained in the range of 94.0-101.1 %, 97.8-102.0 %, 95.1-100.1 %, and 97.6-100.3 % for compounds (1) - (4), respectively.

      Classification: 32e
      110 073
      (Study on the identification of Compound Kuhuang lotion by thin-layer chromatography) (Chinese)
      M. FANG (Fang Mingyu) (Hebei Provincial Tangshan Fengnan Hosp., Dep. Of TCM, Hebei, Fengnan 063300, China)

      Hebei J. Trad. Chinese Med. 34 (3), 433-434 (2012). Compound Kuhuang lotion is a TCM preparation used clinically for clearing heat and eliminating dampness, eliminating stagnations of blood, and relieving pains. Description of a method for the quality control of the preparation. TLC of the extracts of the preparations on silica gel 1) for Rheum officinale and the standards emodin, rhein, chrysophanol and aloe emodin, with petroleum ether (60-90 ºC) – ethyl acetate – formic acid 15:5:1, detection in daylight; 2) for Radix Sophorae flavescentis and the standard matrine, with ethyl acetate – propanone – benzene – ammonia 30:10:30:1, detection by spraying with a solution of potassium iodobismuthate – water – hydrochloric acid 10:200:1, detection in daylight; 3) for Golden Cypress and the standard berberine, with benzene – ethyl acetate – methanol – isoamyl alcohol – water 20:10:5:5:1, detection at UV 366 nm.

      Classification: 32e
      110 102
      (Study on the identification of Cissus hexangularis Thorel ex Planch by thin-layer chromatography) (Chinese) Chinese J
      Y. LIU (Liu Yuan)*, W. WEI (Wei Wei), ZH. SONG (Song Zhizhao) (*Guangxi Inst. of Trad. Chinese Med. & Pharm., Guangxi, Nanning 530022, China)

      Ethnomed. Ethnopharm. (1), 53-54 (2012). Cissus hexangularis Thorel ex Planch is a TCM herb. Its dried rattan is effective in relieving rheumatic pains and invigorating the circulation of blood, and is often used in drug preparations against rheumatism, pain or numbness, lumbar muscle degeneration and traumatic injury. TLC of the extracts and standards resveratrol and bergeninum on silica gel with chloroform – ethyl acetate – formic acid 30:20:1, detection by spraying with a solution of vanillin - ethanol - sulfuric acid 10:200:1.

      Classification: 32e
      110 146
      (Study of the method for the quality control of Changyanning oral liquid) (Chinese)
      H. TAN (Tan Huaimei)*, F. ZHOU (Zhou Fangyong), W. ZHANG (Zhang Wenxin) (*Zunyi Med. & Pharm. College, Guizhou, Zunyi 563000, China)

      J. of China Pharm. 21 (10), 37-39 (2012). Changyanning oral liquid is a herbal TCM preparation with Euphorbia humifusa Willd as the key component drug. For quality control identification of Euphorbia humifusa Willd by TLC and quantification of its active component gallic acid by HPLC. TLC on silica gel with toluene – ethyl acetate – formic acid 5:2:1, detection by spraying with 1 % aluminium chloride in ethanol, evaluation under UV 366 nm.

      Classification: 32e
      110 167
      (Study on the quality standard for Ligusticum wallichii dispensing granules) (Chinese)
      L. YANG (Yang Li)*, CH. HU (Hu Changjiang), W. ZHOU (Zhou Wei), X. TAN (Tan Xiao) (*Sichuan Neo-Green Pharm. Co., Ltd., Sichuan, Chengdu 610081, China)

      J. of China Pharm. 21 (10), 28-29 (2012). Dispensing granules of TCM are prepared herbal medicines in small pieces ready for decoction used for making up a clinical prescription. Ligusticum wallichii, as crude herbal drug, is the root of Ligusticum chuanxiong Hort. Its effects are invigorating the circulation of blood, promoting the circulation of qi, relieving rheumatic pains, and it is used clinically to cure chest discomfort, cardialgia, irregular menses, algomenorrhea, abdominal pain and headache. For quality control, TLC on silica gel with toluene – ethyl acetate – formic acid 40:10:1, detection at UV 366 nm and under daylight after spraying with 1 % ferric chloride – 1 % potassium ferricyanide 1:1.

      Classification: 32e
      111 064
      (Qualitative and quantitative determination of timosaponin B-II in rhizoma anemarrhenae total steroidal saponins) (Chinese)
      X. CHEN (Chen Xingyu), L. HAN (Han Liping)*, J. LIANG (Liang Junle) (*General Hosp. of Guangzhou Military Region, The Chinese PLA, Guangdong, Guangzhou 510010, China)

      Chinese J. of Lishizhen Trad. Med. & Pharm. 23 (2), 401-402 (2012). The dried root of Anemarrhena asphodeloides Bge. is a traditional Chinese medicinal crude drug specially effective for cleaning heat, purging the pathogenic fire, reinforcing body fluid and nourishing the blood, promoting the secretion of saliva or body fluids. Timosaponin B-II is a water soluble saponin extracted from Anemarrhenae. TLC of rhizoma anemarrhenae total steroidal saponins on silica gel with n-butanol – glacial acetic acid – water 4:1:5, detection by spraying with 10 % vanillin in ethanol and heating at 105 °C until the zones are visible, evaluation in daylight.

      Classification: 32e
      111 087
      (Development of the method for the quality control of Andrographis paniculata (Burm
      ZH. JIANG (Jiang Zhenou)*, H. QIU (Qiu Hongcong), M.HUANG (Huang Minggui), Y. DENG (Deng Yuyin) (*Guangxi Acad. of Trad. Chinese Med. & Pharm., Nanning, Guangxi 530022, China)

      f.) Wall. ex Nees. (Chinese). Chinese J. of Lishizhen Trad. Med. & Pharm. 22 (6), 1411-1412 (2012). The extracts of Andrographis paniculata, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, have been widely used as the core ingredient in a variety of traditional Chinese patent medicines, such as Chuanxinlian pills, Chuanxinlian capsules, Lianzhi pills, and some cosmetics and veterinary drugs. The quality of the extracts became significant for guaranteeing the validity, security, stability and homogeneity of the medicines. TLC of the herb extracts on silica gel with chloroform – ethyl acetate – methanol 20:15:2. Detection under UV 254 nm and by spraying with 2 % 3,5-dinitrobenzoic acid in ethanol – 2 mol/L KOH solution 1:1 followed by evaluation in daylight.

      Classification: 32e
      111 113
      (Study of the method for the quality control of Rulekang gel ointment) (Chinese)
      L. PENG (Peng Lala), ZH. LI (Li Zhiyong)*, D. SUN (Sun Dongmei), J. ZHANG (Zhang Jianjun), L. WANG (Wang Luolin) (*Guangzhou Hosp. of Trad. Chinese Med., Guangdong, Guangzhou 510130, China)

      Chinese J. of Today’s Pharm. 22 (11), 659-663 (2012). Rulekang gel ointment is a herbal TCM for treating diseases of the mammary glands. For quality control, TLC on silica gel 1) for Nidus vespae, with n-hexane – chloroform – ethyl acetate 16:3:4, detection under UV 366 nm; 2) for Olibanum and Myrrh, with toluene – ethyl acetate 19:1, detection by spraying with 5 % vanillin in sulfuric acid – ethanol 1:4 and heating at 105 °C, viewing in daylight; 3) for Syzygium aromaticum, with petroleum ether ( 60-90 °C) – ethyl acetate 8:1, detection by spraying with 5 % vanillin in sulfuric acid – ethanol 1:4 and heating at 105 °C, viewing in daylight; 4) Rhizoma Curcumae Longae, with chloroform - methanol – formic acid 96:4:1, detection by viewing in daylight; 5) for Herba Asari, with n-hexane – ethyl acetate 4 1, detection by spraying with 5 % vanillin in sulfuric acid – ethanol 1:4 and heating at 105 °C, viewing under UV 366 nm; 6) for Fructus Piperis Longi, with n-hexane – ethyl acetate – formic acid 600:400:1, detection under UV 366 nm. Quantification of curcumin by HPLC.

      Classification: 32e