Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To determine myricetin, quercetin, (-)-epicatechin, 5,6,7,3',4',5'-hexamethoxy flavone in Bauhinia championii Benth., several samples from different areas were examined, by HPLC using gradint elution. METHODS The determination was performed on a Shimadzu C18 column (4.6 mm′250 mm, 5 μm). The mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-water, gradint elution (0 min, CH3CN-water 20∶80, 5 min, CH3CN-water 30∶70, 10 min, CH3CN-water 50∶50). The flow rate was 1.0 mL·min-1. The detection wavelength was set at 370 nm. RESULTS The line response range from 0.0716-0.716 μg of myricetin; 0.122 8-1.228 μg of quercetin; 0.102 4-1.024 μg of (-)-epicatechin; 0.090 2 -0.902 μg of 5,6,7,3',4',5'-hexamethoxy flavone. Their contents were highest in Qungyunshan, Fujian. CONCLUSION The RP-HPLC method shows a good separation,reproducity and accuracy. It will be used for determining flavones in herbs and extracts.The contents of four flavones are different in Bauhinia championii Benth. From different places.