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    • Analytical Chemistry
    • Traditional Chinese Medicine

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    • Phellodendron Cortex is a widely used traditional Chinese medicine.
    • Marketed Phellodendron Cortex samples exhibit variability.
    • Objective quality control methods are needed for herbal medicines.

    Purpose:

    • To objectively classify Phellodendron Cortex using spectrophotometry.
    • To compare instrumental analysis with traditional expert evaluation.
    • To differentiate between Phellodendri Amurensis Cortex and Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex.

    Summary:

    • 28 batches of Phellodendron Cortex were analyzed using spectrophotometry to measure color values.
    • Color data was processed into 3D diagrams and analyzed using clustering methods (Ward linkage, average Euclidean distance).
    • Results demonstrated that color numerical clustering could effectively divide samples into Phellodendri Amurensis Cortex and Phellodendri Chinensis Cortex, aligning with expert grading.

    Impact:

    • Provides an objective, data-driven method for Phellodendron Cortex classification.
    • Supports quality control and standardization of traditional Chinese medicine.
    • Validates traditional empirical methods with modern analytical techniques.