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Summary

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This study establishes a quality standard for Qiangnaosu capsule using Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The developed method is reliable and specific for quality control of this traditional Chinese medicine.

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Area of Science:

Pharmacognosy
Analytical Chemistry
Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

Qiangnaosu capsule is a traditional Chinese medicine formulation.
Establishing quality standards is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficacy of herbal medicines.
Standardization requires reliable analytical methods for identification and quantification of active components.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a quality standard for Qiangnaosu capsule.
To develop and validate analytical methods for quality control.
To ensure the consistency and reliability of Qiangnaosu capsule production.

Main Methods:

Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) was employed for the qualitative identification of key herbal ingredients: Saposhnikoviae Radix, Chuanxiong Rhizoma, Chrysanthemum Flos, and Fructus Viticis.
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) was utilized to determine the content of ferulic acid, a significant active compound.
Method validation included assessment of linearity, recovery, and precision (RSD).

Main Results:

TLC analysis demonstrated clear, well-separated, and specific spots for the identified ingredients.
The HPLC method for ferulic acid showed a linear range of 2.93 - 20.50 microg/mL (correlation coefficient r = 0.9996).
The average recovery rate for ferulic acid was 98.1%, with a Relative Standard Deviation (RSD) of 1.42%, indicating high precision.

Conclusions:

The developed analytical method, utilizing TLC and HPLC, is reliable and specific for the quality control of Qiangnaosu capsule.
This standardized method can be effectively implemented for routine quality assessment.
Ensuring consistent quality of Qiangnaosu capsule supports its therapeutic application.