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High-performance liquid chromatography and thin-layer chromatography assays for Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus)
John W Gruber1, Nisit Kittipongpatana, James D Bloxton
1Department of Biology, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Abstract:
Devil's root, Oplopanax horridus, is a widely used folk medicine in Alaska and British Columbia. The inner bark of the root and stem has been used to treat colds, cough, fever, and diabetes. The present study involves the development of high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and thin-layer chromatography (TLC) methods to detect the presence of trans-nerolidol and sterols in the root bark. The HPLC and TLC analytical methods presented are suitable for the characterization and identification of Oplopanax horridus.
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