Determination of Polysaccharide in Houttuynia cordata from Various Cultivation Locations

Objective To determine the content of polysaccharides in Houttuynia cordata from various cultivation locations.Methods The contents of polysaccharide were measured by phenol-H2SO4 colorimetry.Results The contents of polysaccharides in Houttuynia cordata from various cultivation locations varied from 15.73%~ 20.29%.Conclusion There is great difference in polysaccharide content in Houttuynia cordata from various cultivation locations.