Abstract:
AimTo establish chromatographic fingerprint of
Carthamus tinctorius L. by RP-HPLC in order to control the quality of
Carthamus tinctorius L. MethodsThe gradient elution mode was applied in chromatographic separation, and data were analysed by “Computer Aided Similarity Evaluation” software to compare the quality of
Carthamus tinctorius L. samples from different habitats. ResultsSamples from different habitats were of high similarity, though a few samples showed evident difference in fingerprint graphics. ConclusionThe RP-HPLC fingerprint method is repeatable, feasible in analysis of
Carthamus tinctorius L. and can be used in quality assessment of
Carthamus tinctorius L.. Chemical components in
Carthamus tinctorius L. samples from various habitats are similar, and their ratios between each other are stable.