Effects of different harvest times and processing methods on quality of Gardeniae Fructus / 中国中药杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To study effects of different harvest times and processing methods on the quality of Gardeniae Fructus.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>The content of asminoidin and the similarity of the fingerprint of Gardeniae Fructus were determined and applied for assessment of the quality.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Gardeniae Fructus harvested in October with yellow-green appearance was the better time point for harvest. Drying in the sun and boiling in the water is the better processing method for Gardeniae Fructus.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Different harvest times and processing methods can affect the quality of Gardeniae Fructus.</p>