Planta Med 1978; 34(7): 305-310
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1097456
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HPLC–Analyse von Valeriana mexicana Extrakten

HPLC–Analysis of Valeriana mexicana ExtractsG. Tittel, V. M. Chari, H. Wagner
  • Institut für Pharmazeutische Arzneimittellehre der Universität München, Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
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13. Januar 2009 (online)

Abstract

The valepotriate composition of Valeriana mexicana extracts was determined by isolation and HPLC analysis. The high valtrat/isovaltrat content is characteristic for this species. Extraction and work–up of the drug results in partial conversion of isovaltrat into homobaldrinal. On this basis a differentiation is possible between Valeriana preparations from the mexicana variety and other species having a different percentage composition of valtrat/isovaltrat.

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