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Objective To optimize the extraction technology of total flavonoids from Lycii Fructus by response surface methodology (RSM).Methods On the basis of single-factor tests, enzyme concentration, enzymolysis time, and enzyme solution temperature were selected as influencing factors during extraction to conduct three-factor three-level center combination design. The effects of three factors on the yield of total flavonoids from Lycii Fructus were analyzed by RSM.Results The optimum conditions for extraction technology of total flavonoids from Lycii Fructus were enzyme concentration 0.30%, enzymolysis time 1.0 h, enzyme solution temperature 60℃. The predicted extraction yield of total flavonoids was 0.9492%.ConclusionUsing RSM to optimize the extraction technology of total flavonoids from Lycii Fructus is stable, feasible, and simple, which can provide references for further study and application.
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Objective To discuss the teaching outcomes of project draft design combined with PBL teaching method in TCM pharmaceutics technology.Methods Fifty students majoring in 2009 TCM Pharmaceutics Technolgy were divided into A and B groups. 25 students in group A were set as experimental group by using project draft design combined with PBL teaching method, while 25 students in group B were set as control group by using traditional teaching method. This study evaluated the effects of teaching methods through questionnaire and score analysis of the two groups.Results Students taught by project draft design combined with PBL teaching method generally believed that this teaching method can stimulate their learning interest, improve their ability of locating problems, solving problems, and comprehensively applying knowledge and enhance test scores.Conclusion Project draft design combined with PBL teaching method shows better teaching outcomes than traditional teaching method, which can cultivate students’ all-round ability and comprehensive quality.
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Objective To compare the micromeritics properties and external dissolution rates of Sanhuang Powder in different particle sizes;To provide references for its direct use and application as raw materials for TCM preparation.Methods Particle size, bulk density, tap density, angle of repose, and hygroscopicity ofSanhuang micro-powder and common powder were investigated and evaluated. External dissolution rates ofSanhuang micro-powder and common powder were detected by ultraviolet spectrophotometry.Results The flowability of bothSanhuang micro-powder and common powder were not very well. With the sizes decreasing, the hygroscopicity of micro-powder became stronger. The external dissolution ofSanhuang micro-powder was more sufficient and much more quickly than common powder.Conclusion Properties ofSanhuang micro-powder and common powder are obviously different.Sanhuang micro-powder has stronger hygroscopicity and worse flowability compared with common powder. However, external dissolution ofSanhuang micro-powder is more sufficient and much more quickly than common powder. WhenSanhuang micro-powder is used directly and used as raw materials for TCM preparation, much more discretion should be considered.
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Objective To discuss the teaching outcomes of problem-based learning method in classroom teaching of TCM pharmaceutics.Methods Fifty students majoring in 2009 science of Chinese materia medica were taught by using traditional teaching method in teaching of TCM pharmaceutics, and 56 students majoring in 2009 TCM pharmaceutics by using of problem-based learning method. This study evaluated students’ adaption to the two teaching methods through score analysis and questionnaire of the two classes.Results Students taught by problem-based learning method generally believed that this teaching method can stimulate their learning interest, improve self-study ability, thinking ability, creativity, and language competence, and enhance team spirit.Conclusion Problem-based learning method shows better teaching outcomes than traditional teaching method. It can guide students to look for ways to tackle problems in the course of solving problems, and cultivate all-round ability and comprehensive quality of students.
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Objective To establish the quality control method for Sanhuang Suppository. Methods Coptidis rhizoma, Scutellariae radix and Phellodendri chinensis cortex in Sanhuang Suppository were identified by TLC. The contents of baicalin and berberine hydrocholride were determined by HPLC which was performed on an Agilent Zorbaxsb C18 column (4.6 mm×250 mm, 0.45 μm) with a mobile phase of methanol-water-phosphoric acid (47∶53∶0.2), with flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The wavelength of detector was set at 280 nm for baicalin and 365 nm for berberine hydrochloride, with column temperature of 30℃.Results Chromatographic characteristics of qualitative identification were evident. The linear range of baicalin was 0.248-2.48 μg (r=0.999 9) and the average recovery rate was 99.77% (RSD=1.05%). The linear range of berberine hydrocholride was 0.336-1.68 μg (r=0.999 9) and the average recovery rate was 97.74% (RSD=1.48%).Conclusion The method of qualitative and quantitative analysis is accurate, feasible and suitable for effective quality control of Sanhuang Suppository.