Identification with Thin Layer Chromatography Jiawei Suanzaoren Mixture

OBJECTIVE To establish and improve the quality criteria of Jiawei Suanzaoren mixture for ensuring the therapeutic effect. METHODS Quality of Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, Inian Bread, Rhizoma Chuanxiong and Glycyrrhizae in the prescription were identified with thin layer chromatography(TLC). RESULTS TLC could be used for the identification of Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, Inian Bread, Rhizoma Chuanxiong and Glycyrrhizae, the spots were clear and accurate. CONCLUSION The method is simple, reliable and can be used for the quality control of Jiawei Suanzaoren mixture.