Comparison of contents of diosgenin in Dioscorea nipponica Makino from different producing areas
- Received Date: 2005-05-14
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Key words:
- different producing areas /
- Dioscorea nipponica /
- diosgenin /
- contents of comparision
Abstract: Objective: To determine the contents of diosgenin in Dioscorea nipponica Makino produced in differ-ent areas and find the best producing area. Methods: The contents of diosgenin in Dioscorea nipponica Makino were determine by a RP-HPLC method. Results: It shows that the content varies greatly in different producing areas.The content of diosgenin is higher in Henlongjiang, Neimeng, Hebei, among which the content in Heilongjiang is the hightest (1.49%). Conclusion: Heilongjiang can considered as the optimal producing area of diosgenin in Dioscorea nipponica Makino.
Citation: | LI Bao-de, GAO Xiao-xu. Comparison of contents of diosgenin in Dioscorea nipponica Makino from different producing areas[J]. Journal of Pharmaceutical Practice and Service, 2006, (5): 267-269. |