Contents Comparison of Ferulic Acid,Ligustilide and Total Polysaccharide in Radix Angelicae Sinensis from Different Regions

Objective To study the affection of cultivating regions to the quality of Radix Angelicae Sinensis and the scientific basis of authenticity of Radix Angelicae Sinensis.Methods The amounts of ferulic acid,ligustilide and total polysaccharide in Radix Angelicae Sinensis cultivated in Gansu,Yunnan, Sichuan,Shanxi provinces were determined by HPLC and UV spectrophotometry.Results Radix Angelicae Sinensis cultivated in Gansu province possesses the highest contents of ferulic acid,ligustilide and total polysaccharide among that from four regions.Conclusion The quality of Radix Angelicae Sinensis cultivated in Gansu province is better than that from other regions.It is reasonable to regard Radix Angelicae Sinensis cultivated in Gansu province as authentic medical herbs.