A Network Pharmacology Study on Active Components and Targets of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium for Treating Keloids

[Objectives]To investigate the mechanisms and pharmacologic effects of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium against keloids by network pharmacology systematically.[Methods]TCMSP,Uniprot and BATMAN-TCM databases were used to obtain the active constituents and targets of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium."Keloid"was used as key word to search for related therapeutic targets from Drug Bank,OMIM,TTD,and GEO databases.The Chinese medicine compound-target network was constructed by Cytoscape software.Besides,gene ontology(GO)and Kyoto Encyclopedia of genes and genome enrichment analysis were also performed.Afterward,Discovery Studio software was used to assess the interaction of key components and genes.[Results]Five active components of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium,773 compound targets and 676 keloid treatment targets were obtained in the databases.After the intersection,there are 47 targets of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium for treating keloids.Hub genes were identified such as MMP9,IL6,TNF,TP53,and VEGFA,which were enriched in tumor necrosis factor-α,nuclear factor kappa-B,and other signaling pathways.The molecular docking stimulation confirmed the interaction between the MMP9 and three components of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium.[Conclusions]Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium may play an important role in treating keloids through modulating genes and signaling pathways.The present study sheds light on the mechanisms of active compounds of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium for the treatment of keloids.

Establishment of HPLC Fingerprint, Cluster Analysis and Principle Component Analysis of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride

[Objectives] This study aimed to establish HPLC fingerprint and conduct cluster analysis and principle component analysis for Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride. [Methods] Using the HPLC method, the determination was performed on XSelect~® HSS T3-C_(18) column with mobile phase of acetonitrile-0.5% acetic acid solution(gradient elution) at the flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The detection wavelength was 360 nm. The column temperature was 25℃. The sample size was 10 μL. With peak of hesperidin as the reference, HPLC fingerprints of 10 batches of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride were determined. The similarity of the 10 batches of samples was evaluated by Similarity Evaluation System for Chromatographic Fingerprint of TCM(2012 edition) to determine the common peaks. Cluster analysis and principal component analysis were performed by using SPSS 17.0 statistical software. [Results] The HPLC fingerprints of the 10 batches of medicinal materials had total 11 common peaks, and the similarity was 0.919-1.000, indicating that the chemical composition of the 10 batches of medicinal materials was consistent. There were 11 common components in the 10 batches of medicinal materials, but their contents were different. When the Euclidean distance was 20, the 10 batches of samples were divided into two categories, S4 in the first category, and the others in the second one. When the Euclidean distance was 5, the second category could be further divided into two sub-categories, S1 and S10 in one sub-category, and S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8 and S9 in the other one. The principle component analysis showed that cumulative contribution rate of the two main component factors was 92.797%, and the comprehensive score of S7 was the highest with the best quality. [Conclusions] The results of HPLC fingerprinting, cluster analysis and principle component analysis can provide reference for the quality control of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride.

Evaluation of bioactive flavonoids in Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium from different regions and its association with antioxidant andα-glucosidase inhibitory activities

Background:To explore the differences of 14 batches of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium from different regions.Methods:The main aim of this study was to develop a high-performance liquid chromatography method-photodiode array detection for determining the contents of five flavonoids and the chromatographic fingerprints of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium from different regions.Theα-glucosidase inhibitory activities and antioxidant properties of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium,based on free-radical scavenging assays against 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl,2,2'-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid),and hydroxyl radicals,were estimated and compared.Results:Among the tested compounds,the content of hesperidin(13.386-68.235 mg/g)was the highest and that of hesperitin(0.045-0.277 mg/g)was the lowest.In comparing different sources of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium,the contents of narirutin in Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium from Guangdong(0.824-0.851 mg/g)and Sichuan(1.069-1.204 mg/g)provinces of China were lower than in other provinces.In contrast,nobiletin(8.429-12.237 mg/g)and tangeretin(3.947-4.613 mg/g)were most abundant in Guangdong sources of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium,followed by samples from Sichuan Province(nobiletin:6.761-7.658 mg/g;tangeretin:3.422-3.933 mg/g).Correlation analysis showed that nobiletin and tangeretin were the main contributors to the antioxidant capacity,and narirutin was the main active component inhibiting theα-glucosidase activity of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium.Conclusion:This work revealed that the intrinsic quality of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium was affected by different growing regions,which provides a scientific basis for controlling the quality of Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium and rationally developing and utilizing Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium.

Content and Antidepressant Effects of Total Flavonoids from Zanthoxylum Pericarpium Residue

[Objectives]To study the content and antidepressant effects of the flavonoids in the Zanthoxylum Pericarpium Residue(ZPR)and to provide a basis for the full utilization of ZPR.[Methods]The method for the assay of total flavonoids in ZPR by UV spectrophotometry was developed with rutin as reference.The total flavonoids were extracted and separated from ZPR.The contents of total flavonoids were quantified in ZPR and its extract.The autonomous activity test,tail suspension test and forced swimming test were conducted in mice,and the levels of malondialdehyde(MDA),superoxide dismutase(SOD)and total antioxidation were detected to evaluate the antidepressant effects of total flavonoids.[Results]The recovery rate of UV spectrophotometry was 98.88%(n=6).The contents of flavonoids in ZPR and its extract were 11.07%and 78.42%,respectively.In the autonomous activity test,compared with the control group,the standing times of mice in the positive drug group was significantly increased(P<0.05),but there was not significant difference among the low-,medium-and high-dose groups of total flavonoids extract(P>0.05),as well as there was no significant difference of the activity times among all groups(P>0.05).In the tail suspension and forced swimming tests,compared with the control group,the immobility time of the high-dose group of total flavonoids extract was significantly reduced(P>0.05),and the serum SOD levels of the low-,medium-and high-dose groups were significantly increased(P<0.05).The MDA levels of the middle-and high-dose groups of total flavonoids were significantly decreased(P<0.05),and the total antioxidant capacity was increased significantly(P<0.05).[Conclusions]The developed UV spectrophotometry can accurately detect the level of total flavonoids in ZPR.ZPR is rich in flavonoids,and has significant antidepressant effects,which may be related to eliminating internal free radicals and inhibiting lipid peroxidation.

Efficacy and prognostic impact of Pericarpium Trichosanthis injection combined with nicorandil for intractable angina pectoris in elderly patients: A retrospective study

BACKGROUND Coronary artery disease(CAD)is a leading cause of global cardiovascular morta-lity.Refractory angina pectoris,a manifestation of CAD,requires effective drug treatments.Pericarpium Trichosanthis injection,a traditional Chinese medicine,improves cardiovascular symptoms,while nicorandil alleviates spasms and angina.Both have potential in treating CAD.AIM To investigate the therapeutic effects of combining Pericarpium Trichosanthis injection and nicorandil in elderly patients suffering from refractory angina caused by coronary heart disease.METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on the data of 130 patients diagnosed with refractory coronary heart disease.Based on the different treatment regimens administered during hospitalization,the patients were divided into a control group(58 cases)and a study group(72 cases).The control group received conven-tional treatment,which included aspirin,statins,and nitrate vasodilators.In addition to the conventional medication,the study group received a combination treatment of Pericarpium Trichosanthis injection and nicorandil.RESULTS After treatment,the study group showed significantly higher left ventricular ejection fraction and cardiac output,and lower brain natriuretic peptide and C-reactive protein levels compared to the control group.The study group also exhibited improvements in angina,quality of life,exercise endurance,and lipid profiles.Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a relationship of lipid levels and heart function with the combined treatment.Some patients in the study group experienced headaches during treatment,but no significant adverse reactions were observed.Follow-up showed that the treatment was well-tolerated,with no drug-related adverse reactions detected.CONCLUSION Combination of Pericarpium Trichosanthis injection and nicorandil is more effective than conventional treatment in improving symptoms and heart function in elderly patients with refractory angina pectoris.

Clinical Study on Dark Tea with Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Combined with Metformin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

[Objectives]To observe the clinical effect of dark tea with pericarpium citri reticulateae combined with metformin for type 2 diabetes mellitus.[Methods]A total of 80 cases of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group with 40 cases in each group.The control group was given metform for treatment,and the observation group was given dark tea with pericarpium citri reticulateae combined with metformin for treatment.The two groups were continuously treated for 12 weeks.The indexes of patients were observed and recorded,such as the body mass index(BMI),abdominal circumference(AC),hemoglobin A1c(HbA1c),fasting blood glucose(FBG),postprandial 2 h blood glucose(P2hBG),uric acid(UA),total cholesterol(TC),and triglyceride(TG).The incidence of adverse reactions during the treatment period and the patient satisfaction for treatment in the two groups were counted.[Results]After treatment,the FBG,P2hBG and HbA1c in the two groups were decreased when compared with those before treatment(P<0.05)and the decrease of the above indexes in the observation group was more significant than that in the control group(P<0.05).After treatment,the BMI,AC,UA,TC and TG in the observation group were decreased more significantly when compared with those before treatment and those in the control group after treatment,differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The above indexes in the control group did not change significantly before and after treatment(P>0.05).The incidence of adverse reactions was 2.5%in the observation group and 5.0%in the control group,the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).The patient satisfaction was 97.5%in the observation group and 55.0%in the control group,the difference was significant(P<0.05).[Conclusions]The curative effect of dark tea with pericarpium citri reticulateae combined with metformin for type 2 diabetes mellitus is better than that of western medicine alone and has no obvious adverse reactions,thus it is worthy of clinical promotion and application.

Chemical Constituents from Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae

Objective To study the chemical constituents from Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae （Citrus reticulata）. Methods The chemical constituents were isolated and purified by silica gel column, Sephadex LH-20, and ODS column chromatography. The structures were identified by spectral data. Results Nineteen compounds were isolated and identified as 4＇,5,6,7-tetramethoxyflavone （1）, 3,3＇,4＇,5,6,7,8-heptmethoxyflavone （2）, sinensetin （3）, 5-O-demethylnobiletin （4）, tangeretin （5）, nobiletin （6）, apigenin （7）, 5-O- desmethyltangeretin （8）, 5,7-dihydroxy-3,3＇,4＇,6-tetramethoxyflavone （9）, pachypodol （10）, 4＇,5,6,7-tetramethoxyflavanone （11）, 3＇,4＇,5,7,8-pentamethoxyflavanone （12）, agestricin C （13）, scoparone （14）, isoscopoletin （15）, hesperidin （16）, didymin （17）, methylhesperidine （18）, and naringin （19）. Conclusion Compounds 9-15 are obtained from this plant for the first time.

Gualoupi (Pericarpium Trichosanthis) injection in combination with convention therapy for the treatment of angina pectoris: a Meta-analysis

OBJECTIVE: To use a Meta-analysis to review the efficacy and safety of Gualoupi(Pericarpium Trichosanthis) injection(PTI) in the treatment of angina pectoris.METHODS: We searched the available literature up to January 2015 using Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure(CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journal Database(VIP), the Wanfang database, Pub Med and other English language databases to identify randomized controlled trials of PTI for the treatment of angina pectoris. Two reviewers independently retrieved and extracted the information. Software Review Manager 5.3 was used for statistics analysis.RESULTS: Fourteen studies involving 1621 patients were identified. Compared with conventional therapy alone or conventional therapy plus other Traditional Chinese Injections(TCMIs), PTI plus conventional therapy significantly improved clinical efficacy [odds ratio(OR) = 3.56, 95% confidence interval(CI)(2.65, 4.77)](based on 14 studies), electrocardiograph efficacy [OR = 3.20, 95% CI(2.26, 4.51)](based on 7 studies), and efficacy for Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndromes [OR = 3.13, 95% CI(1.43, 6.89)](based on 3 studies). Moreover, compared with conventional therapy alone or conventional therapy plus other TCMIs, PTI plus conventional therapy significantly decreased the levels of plasma viscosity [mean difference(MD) =- 0.47,95% CI(-0.76,-0.17)](based on 3 studies), and plasma low-density lipoprotein [MD =-0.94, 95%CI(-1.57,-0.30)](based on 3 studies). Eleven studies reported some mild adverse reactions, and no seriousadversedrugreactionswereobserved.CONCLUSION: PTI was found to be effective and safe for the treatment of angina pectoris. This study had certain limitations; thus, more rigorously designed, multi-center, randomized controlled trials in larger populations should be performed to support this observation.

清肝润肺止咳露高效液相色谱特征图谱、含量测定及化学模式识别的研究

目的建立清肝润肺止咳露高效液相色谱(HPLC)特征图谱,测定其中吗啡、可待因、罂粟碱、那可丁的含量,并结合化学模式识别方法,综合评价该制剂的质量。方法采用HPLC法,以甲醇-5μmoL·L^(-1)庚烷硫酸钠溶液(用磷酸调节pH至2.6)为流动相进行梯度洗脱,流速:1.0 mL·min^(-1),柱温:20℃,检测波长:220 nm,进样量:10μL。利用指纹图谱相似度评价软件,结合聚类分析(CA)、主成分分析(PCA)和偏最小二乘法判别分析(PLS-DA)对10批清肝润肺止咳露的特征图谱进行评价。结果10批清肝润肺止咳露特征图谱共确定16个共有峰,指认了5个共有峰,分别为吗啡、可待因、蒂巴因、罂粟碱、那可丁。其中4个成分在线性范围内(吗啡0.70~8.70μg、可待因0.68~8.50μg、罂粟碱0.60~7.55μg、那可丁0.38~4.80μg)均有良好的线性关系(r≥0.9997);精密度、稳定性、重复性试验的RSD均小于3.0%;平均加样回收率在97.93%~99.43%之间(RSD<3.1%);含量测定结果:吗啡43.58~76.47μg·mL^(-1),可待因16.64~78.92μg·mL^(-1),罂粟碱29.93~41.22μg·mL^(-1),那可丁14.44~33.22μg·mL^(-1)。通过CA、PCA和PLS-DA分析,可将10批清肝润肺止咳露分为2类(S3、S4、S8、S10聚为一类,其余聚为一类),并筛选出峰2、峰4、峰13、峰11(吗啡)、峰1、峰10、峰8、峰12、峰16(那可丁)9个差异性成分。结论该研究建立的HPLC特征图谱及含量测定方法简单、准确,结合化学模式识别法,可用于清肝润肺止咳露的质量控制。

金水六君煎物质基准中半夏和陈皮的薄层鉴别研究

目的:建立经典名方金水六君煎物质基准中半夏和陈皮的薄层鉴别方法。方法:以半夏对照药材为对照,对金水六君煎中半夏进行薄层鉴别研究,以橙皮苷和陈皮对照药材为对照,对金水六君煎中陈皮进行薄层鉴别研究,并对其进行方法学验证。结果:建立的薄层色谱法能鉴别出半夏和陈皮,斑点对应较好,阴性无干扰,方法学考察结果显示,方法适应性良好。结论:本法简单可行、结果可靠、重复性好,可作为金水六君煎物质基准的质量控制方法。

基于BP神经网络的陈皮干燥含水率预测

为探索陈皮的热泵干燥特性,并实现热泵干燥过程中陈皮的含水率预测,研究了不同干燥温度(50、55、60℃)、干燥风速(1.0、2.0、3.0m/s)、堆叠厚度(20、30、40mm)对陈皮干燥时间和干燥速率的影响。将干燥温度、干燥风速、堆叠厚度和干燥时间作为输入层,隐藏层个数为10,陈皮的干燥含水率为输出层,搭建一个BP神经网络预测模型。研究结果表明:干燥温度、干燥风速和堆叠厚度都是影响陈皮干燥含水率的重要因素,提高干燥温度、增加干燥风速和减少堆叠厚度能够提高陈皮的干燥速率,缩短干燥时间。基于陈皮热泵干燥特性构建结构为“4-10-1”的BP神经网络模型,含水率预测值与实测值之间的均方误差MSE为0.00421,决定系数R^(2)=0.997,模型运行稳定,含水率预测结果准确且快速,能够为陈皮干燥过程中的含水率在线预测提供科学依据。

Crc1,6RhaT is involved in the synthesis of hesperidin of the main bioactive substance in the Citrus reticulata ‘Chachi' fruit

Hesperidin is a dihydroflavonoids, accounting for more than 50% of the total flavonoids in Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium(CRP) of traditional Chinese medicine. It is an effective antioxidant and free radical scavenger that has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and hypoglycemic properties.The latest studies reported that hesperidin has a potential for novel coronavirus resistance. However, little is known about the synthesis regulation and accumulation site of hesperidin in plants. In this study, hesperidin synthase gene Crc1,6RhaT was cloned, and the protein can be completely transformed flavanone-7-O-glucoside into hesperidin in vitro and in vivo. Studies on biological characteristics of ovary walls and exocarps showed that the relative expression levels of the Crc1,6RhaT gene and protein decreased gradually with the development of citrus fruits, and the relative content of hesperidin firstly increased, then sequentially decreased. In situ hybridization results further revealed that Crc1,6RhaT transcription was mainly concentrated in the secretory cavity cells, which are revealed to be the site of flavonoid synthesis.Immunocytochemistry localization results showed that the Crc1,6RhaT was mainly located in the endoplasmic reticulum, nucleus and vacuole of secretory cells. We inferred that the Crc1,6RhaT was synthesized in the endoplasmic reticulum, then was transported into the vacuoles through enlarged vesicles at the end of the endoplasmic reticulum. Our results not only revealed that Crc1,6RhaT may be involved in the synthesis of hesperidin of the main bioactive substance in the medicinal plant Citrus reticulata ‘Chachi' fruit, but also provided novel insights into the main subcellular sites of hesperidin biosynthesis in vacuoles.

Jiaohong pills attenuate neuroinflammation and amyloid-βprotein-induced cognitive deficits by modulating the mitogen-activated protein kinase/nuclear factor kappa-B pathway

Background:Jiaohong pills(JHP)consist of Pericarpium Zanthoxyli(PZ)and Radix Rehmanniae,two herbs that have been extensively investigated over many years due to their potential protective effects against cognitive decline and memory impairment.However,the precise mechanisms underlying the beneficial effects remain elusive.Here,research studies were conducted to investigate and validate the therapeutic effects of JHP on Alzheimer's disease.Methods:BV-2 cell inflammation was induced by lipopolysaccharide.AD mice were administered amyloid-β(Aβ).Behavioral experiments were used to evaluate learning and memory ability.The levels of nitric oxide(NO),tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α),interleukin-1β(IL-1β),and interleukin-10(IL-10)were detected using enzymelinked immunosorbent assay(ELISA).The protein expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS)and the phosphorylation level of mitogen-activated protein kinase(MAPK)and nuclear factor kappa-B(NF-κB)were detected using Western blot.Nissl staining was used to detect neuronal degeneration.Results:The results demonstrated that an alcoholic extract of PZ significantly decreased the levels of NO,IL-1β,TNF-α,and iNOS;increased the expression level of IL-10;and significantly decreased the phosphorylation levels of MAPK and NF-κB.These inhibitory effects were further confirmed in the AD mouse model.Meanwhile,JHP improved learning and memory function in AD mice,reduced neuronal damage,and enriched the Nissl bodies in the hippocampus.Moreover,IL-1βand TNF-αin the cortex were significantly downregulated after JHP administration,whereas IL-10showed increased expression.Conclusions:It was found that JHP reduced neuroinflammatory response in AD mice by targeting the MAPK/NF-κB signaling pathway.

陈皮提取物对APP/PS-1双转基因阿尔茨海默病小鼠学习记忆功能的影响

目的探讨陈皮提取物对APP/PS-1双转基因阿尔茨海默病(AD)小鼠学习记忆功能的影响.方法选用APP/PS-1双转基因AD小鼠16只,随机分为模型对照组和供试品组,8只/组,另取8只C57小鼠为正常对照组,正常对照组和模型对照组分别灌胃等量的生理盐水,供试品组灌胃陈皮提取物的生理盐水溶解液,灌胃体积为10mL/kg,1次/d,连续18d.第11天到第16天,进行Morris水迷宫的定位航行实验及空间探索实验.第17天到第18天,进行5min避暗实验.结果在Morris水迷宫实验中,与正常对照组比较,模型对照组定位航行第2天、第3天、第5天的潜伏期增加(P<0.05);与模型对照组比较,供试品组第5天的潜伏期降低(P<0.05).空间探索阶段,各组的目标象限路程百分比、时间百分比及站台穿越次数差异无统计学意义(P>0.05).在避暗实验中各组的错误潜伏期、错误次数及错误率差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05).结论陈皮提取物对APP/PS-1双转基因AD小鼠的空间学习、记忆能力有一定的改善作用.

连翘与陈皮混合挥发油提取与包合工艺优化

目的优选保和颗粒组方中连翘、陈皮混合挥发油提取工艺及β-环糊精(β-CD)包合工艺。方法以饮片粉碎粒度、提取时间、加水倍数为考察因素,挥发油收率为评价指标,采用L_(9)(3^(4))正交试验法优选。以β-CD与挥发油比例(g∶m L)、包合时间、包合温度为考察因素,挥发油包合率、包合物收率、包合物含油量的综合评分为评价指标,同上法优选包合工艺并验证。结果最佳提取工艺,将饮片粉碎至20目,加10倍水提取3 h。最佳包合工艺,β-CD∶挥发油为7∶1(g∶m L),45℃下包合反应3 h;紫外光谱扫描、X射线衍射、扫描电镜、薄层色谱等结果均证明形成了稳定的包合物。制成的包合物中连翘及陈皮混合挥发油的包合率为95.13%,包合物收率为87.84%,包合物含油量为10.29%,综合评分为76.70分。结论优化后的连翘及陈皮混合挥发油提取、包合工艺稳定可行。

基于近红外光谱技术有监督模式识别的青皮产地溯源分析

利用便携式近红外光谱仪采集不同产地(安徽、广东、四川)青皮外壁和内囊光谱数据,采用单一预处理和组合预处理方法消除光谱中的多种干扰,结合主成分分析(PCA)、簇类独立软模式分类法(SIMCA)及Fisher线性判别分析(FLDA)等模式识别方法建立青皮产地溯源模型。结果表明,光谱预处理可以在一定程度上消除基线漂移、背景噪声和谱峰重叠干扰,但无法实现产地溯源。3种模式识别方法中,PCA无法实现青皮产地溯源;青皮外壁和内囊原始光谱的SIMCA模型获得的青皮产地溯源整体鉴别率分别为99.14%和98.28%;FLDA模型获得的整体鉴别率均为99.57%,优于SIMCA模型;经光谱预处理优化后的SIMCA和FLDA模型对青皮产地溯源的鉴别率均可达100%,即便携式近红外光谱技术结合有监督模式识别方法可实现青皮产地溯源的无损分析,可为食药同源物质产地溯源拓展新途径。

预制菜及陈皮牛肉预制菜的发展现状

随着科技的发展和人们生活方式的转变,预制菜逐渐成为热门商品。陈皮牛肉预制菜是新型的预制菜品,进一步丰富了预制菜的品种,为广大消费者提供了新的选择。通过简述预制菜的定义、分类、国内外发展概况及发展预制菜的意义,介绍陈皮牛肉预制菜的营养、特点和研究现状,并对预制菜和陈皮牛肉预制菜的未来进行展望。

基于中药特色技术传承概述广东芸香科道地药材

基于中药传统特色技术,文章通过现场观摩调研与文献检索,概述在十大广药中占有1/3的芸香科药物的药用历史、产地采收加工、性状鉴别特点。芸香科药物多含挥发油,具有芳香气,大部分具有宽中理气的功效,临床应用广泛。据考证,柚类橘红始自清代,此前使用橘类橘红;广陈皮主产区在新会地区,也称新会陈皮,药用时间至今约有600年;广佛手以肇庆高要地区产量多且质优,“佛手柑”的记载最早见于元朝。化橘红的传统加工方法是将化州柚的外层果皮切成角状,加工成7角的毛橘红药材,称为“毛七爪”;新会陈皮需在新会地区内陈化三年,方可称为“新会陈皮”。化橘红鉴别特点为表面密被柔软毡状细绒毛,有油点,气清香;新会陈皮“鬃眼”明显,对光照视呈半透明状,香气浓郁。广佛手切面的外皮呈黄色,肉呈白色,俗称“金边白肉”。文章基于中药传统理论、技术对广东地区芸香科道地药材进行概述,以期守正创新,使中药的传统特色技术得到传承发展。

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为了解陈皮、蜜橘皮以及两者不同配比合煎所得茶汤的汤色、风味感官以及活性成分等品质变化规律,以10年新会陈皮、温州蜜橘皮为研究对象,采用高效液相色谱法测定茶汤中的主要黄酮类化合物,顶空固相微萃取结合气相色谱-质谱联用技术测定其挥发性成分。结果表明,陈皮茶汤的感官评价综合得分、总黄酮、川陈皮素、橘皮素、总酚含量和抗氧化能力(DPPH法、ABTS法、FRAP法)均显著高于蜜橘皮茶汤,而蜜橘皮茶汤的橙皮苷和香蜂草苷含量显著高于陈皮茶汤;陈皮茶汤的主要挥发性成分是2-(甲氨基)苯甲酸甲酯、(-)-4-萜品醇、百里醌等,蜜橘皮茶汤的主要挥发性成分是(1 R,5 R)-rel-香芹醇、4-乙烯基-2-甲氧基苯酚、芳樟醇等;陈皮-蜜橘皮的不同质量比(5∶5、3∶7、2∶8、1∶9)茶汤中,随着陈皮比例的下降,除橙皮苷和香蜂草苷含量之外,其余相应的活性成分含量和抗氧化能力均随之降低,其中5∶5能够全面地凸显两者的优点。该研究明确了新会陈皮、温州蜜橘皮以及两者不同配比茶汤的品质变化规律,为陈皮、蜜橘皮的综合利用及精深加工提供理论基础。

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青皮为我国传统中药材,炮制历史悠久,方法多样。但随着历史的演变,一些独具特色的炮制方法逐渐消失,我们对青皮不同炮制品种的认识和传承有待加强。同时,各地对不同品种的制法各异,差别较大。而其加工炮制、质量控制、临床使用都不可避免地会受到这些问题的影响和制约。因此,本文通过对青皮炮制历史沿革、现代炮制规范的详细梳理,并综合药理作用的研究进展,强化对青皮及其炮制品优势特色的认识,寻找目前研究与开发的不足之处,为今后优化青皮炮制工艺和建立质量标准控制体系提供参考。此外,从中药功效和临床应用的角度进一步挖掘青皮及其炮制品在复方配伍方面的特点与规律,促进对现代药理活性及潜在机制的阐述,也为现代配伍研究提供依据。