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    Fast analysis of principal volatile compounds in crude and processed Atractylodes macrocephala by an automated static headspace gas chromatography‑mass spectrometry

    Jida Zhang1, Gang Cao2★, Yunhua Xia2, Chengping Wen1, Yongsheng Fan1★ Corresponding author

    1. 1Institute of Basic Research in Clinical Medicine, College of Basic Medical Science, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, P. R. China.
    2. 2Research Center of TCM Processing Technology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, P. R, China.

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    Gang Cao

    Research Center of TCM Processing Technology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, P. R, China.

    caogang33@163.com

    Received: 01-06-2013; Revised: 05-07-2013.

    Volume 10, Issue 39 · pp. 249–253 · PUBLISHED 24 July 2014 · DOI: 10.4103/0973-1296.137364

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    Objective: Atractylodes macrocephala, a famous herbal medicine, is used extensively in the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Processing procedure is a common approach that usually occurs before A. macrocephala is prescribed. This paper describes a sensitive and specific assay for the determination of principal volatile compounds in crude and processed A. macrocephala. Materials and Methods: The present study concentrated on the development of a static headspace gas chromatography‑mass spectrometry (SHS‑GC/MS) for separating and identifying of volatile compounds from crude and processed A. macrocephala samples. Results: The results showed that the volatile oil in crude and processed A. macrocephala was markedly quantitatively and qualitatively different. Processing resulted in the reduction of volatile oil contents and variation of chemical compositions in A. macrocephala. Conclusion: The proposed method proved that SHS‑GC/MS is rapid and specific, and should also be useful for evaluating the quality of crude and processed medicinal herbs.

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      Zhang, J., Cao, G., Xia, Y., Wen, C., & Fan, Y. (2014). Fast analysis of principal volatile compounds in crude and processed Atractylodes macrocephala by an automated static headspace gas chromatography‑mass spectrometry. Pharmacognosy Magazine, 10(39), 249–253. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-1296.137364