甘草属(Glycyrrhiza)化学成分及药理作用研究进展

文章概述了甘草目前的研究现状,扼要综述了甘草的有效成分提取方法,甘草叶及根和地上部分的化学成分。对甘草的药理作用、常见剂型及临床应用3个方面归纳总结,甘草具有补益脾气、润肺止咳、缓和药性的功效,对消化系统、心血管系统等疾病具有良好的治疗作用。并介绍了其在医疗、食品及日用化工生产中的应用。

甘草属Glycyrrhiza L.植物资源化学及利用研究进展

甘草作为一种优良的天然植物资源,已被广泛应用于医药、食品、化工、畜牧等领域,国内外相关研究也方兴正艾,但近年来随着生态环境的破坏及无节制的采挖,资源状况日益严峻。本文从中药资源化学的角度出发,对甘草属植物的种类及资源分布进行总结,并针对不同品种甘草的活性成分、药理作用以及应用现状进行综述。旨在为进一步深入研究和开发该类药用植物资源提供参考,并为多层次、精细化的甘草资源综合利用提供依据。

SCoT与EST-SSR标记检测甘草属(Glycyrrhiza L.)植物遗传多样性的比较研究

为探讨SCoT、EST-SSR标记技术在甘草属植物遗传多样性研究的适用性,采用SCoT、EST-SSR分子标记对甘草属8自然居群的4种1变种共计14个个体进行基因组DNA的多态性检测。实验筛选出的18对SCoT通用引物共扩增出313条带,其中312条为多态性条带,平均多态率(PPB)为99.68%,平均有效等位基因数(Ne)和位点品均期望杂合度(He)等遗传参数与EST-SSR标记无显著差异。多态性检测效率高的标记为SCoT,E=17.333,Ai=21.145,高于EST-SSR,E=6.909,Ai=8.719。SCoT与EST-SSR标记聚类分析结果趋势相似,均将14份材料划分为3组,与基于形态学分类结果一致。2种标记相比,EST-SSR(0.820)产生的平均相似系数范围大于SCoT(0.785),EST-SSR标记个体间遗传差异检测能力略高于SCoT。结果表明SCoT和EST-SSR两种标记均可揭示甘草属种间与种内的遗传多样性水平以及亲缘关系,是进行甘草属植物自然群体的遗传结构、种间基因渐渗等研究的有效分子标记。其中,SCoT标记多态性高,信息量大,更适于甘草属植物种质资源的遗传多样性分析;个体间遗传差异检测上EST-SSR标记效果更佳,更利于疑难种鉴定及亲本分析。

Effect of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch polysaccharide on growth performance and immunologic function in mice in Ural City,Xinjiang

Objective:To discuss the effect of Glycyrrhiza uralensis(G.uralensis) Fisch polysaccharide on growth performance and immunologic function in mice in Ural City,Xinjiang and to provide important data supporting the application of Glycyrrhiza polysaccharide.Methods:A total of100 Kunming mice aged 3 weeks old were randomly divided into 5 groups with 20 mice in each group(10 were females and 10 were males).About 0.5 mL normal saline was given to the mice of control group every day and 0.5 mL G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide was given to the mice of other groups at the concentration of 1,20,50 and 100 mg/mL respectively.The growth performance(average body weight,average daily feed intake and feed efficiency),immune organ indexes(spleen index and thymus index) and immunologic function(serum IL-2,CD4^+/CD8^+ and the activity of NK cells) of mice in each group were detected continuously.Results:The average body weight,feed efficiency,serum IL-2,CD4^+/CD8^+ and the activity of NK cells of mice were increased with the increase of administrated time after administrating G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide and were reached up the largest level on Day 28.At the same time,each index was proportional to the given dose and was significantly higher than those of control group and reached up the largest level at the administrated dose of 100 mg/mL.After administrating G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide,the spleen index and thymus index of mice were increased with the increase of administrated dose and the spleen index and thymus index of mice administrated with the dose of 100 mg/mL were maximum which was more than 1.51 times and 1.43 times of that in control group respectively and the comparative differences showed statistical significance(P<0.05).The average daily feed intake of mice in each group was increased with the passage of lime and at the same time,the comparison of average daily feed intake of mice in each group was not significantly different(P>0.05).Conclusions:G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide can significantly improve the growth performance and immunologic function of mice and laid a research basis for the clinical application of G.uralensis Fisch polysaccharide.

钼对甘草(Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.)产量和有效成分积累的影响(英文)

[目的]研究不同浓度的钼对甘草生长、产量和有效成分积累的影响。[方法]以一年生的甘草移栽苗为试验材料,采用盆栽蛭石的试验方法,共设置4个钼浓度水平,分别为0,0.52,5.20和10.40mg/L,其中0.52mg/L即正常Hoagland营养液中钼的浓度。每周向盆内浇灌营养液,以达到处理的目的。采用电子天平分别测定不同处理时间下的甘草地上、根的鲜重和干重。按照《中国药典》(2010年版,一部)应用HPLC测定甘草根主要有效成分甘草酸和甘草苷的含量。[结果]结果表明,甘草地上部分、根的鲜重和干重均随钼处理浓度的增加而增加,试验处理后期差异显著。在处理105d时,在0mg/L处理下甘草各部位的干、鲜重最低,5.20和10.40mg/L处理下最高。然而,随着钼处理浓度的增加,甘草酸和甘草苷含量呈现出先增加后降低的趋势。在整个试验过程中,钼浓度为5.20mg/L处理下的甘草酸和甘草苷含量始终高于其他处理。[结论]5.20和10.40mg/L的钼浓度可以促进甘草地上和根增加,但是5.20mg/L钼更适合根中活性成分甘草酸和甘草苷的积累。

Intellectual Property Protection and High Quality Development of Radix Glycyrrhizae for Treatment of COVID-19

Radix Glycyrrhizae is the dominant native medicinal material variety in the north and northwestern medicinal materials producing areas.It is a main Chinese medicine of effective TCM drugs and formulas for the treatment of new coronavirus disease(COVID-19).This paper introduces the medicinal value of Radix Glycyrrhizae,involving the labeling,cultural heritage,and creative intellectual property rights of the Chinese medicinal materials,analyzes the poverty-stricken areas that are ecologically suitable for Radix Glycyrrhizae cultivation,and the superior counties and production bases of the Chinese medicinal materials.Besides,mainly from the aspects of perfect intellectual property rights,the establishment of authentic medicinal material production bases,and the construction of quality control systems,etc.,it discusses the rural revitalization strategy and the development strategy of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM),agricultural intellectual property protection and high-quality development strategy of Radix Glycyrrhizae.

Use of Support Vector Regression Based on Mean Impact Value Model to Identify Active Compounds in a Combination of Curcuma longa L.and Glycyrrhiza extracts

A support vector regression based on the mean impact value (MIV) model was constructed to identify the bioactive compounds inhibiting proliferation of He La cells in a combination of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)and liquorice (Glycyrrhiza) extracts.The quantitative chemical fingerprint from 50 batches of turmeric and liquorice extracts was established using high performance liquid chromatography hyphenated to an ultraviolet visible detector.Qualitative results were obtained using ultra performance liquid chromatography coupled with electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry.A total of 46 peaks (peaks 1–15 from turmeric and 16–46 from liquorice) were selected as "common peaks" for analysis.The inhibitory effect of the combined extracts on He La cells was measured by MTT (3- (4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide) assay.It was found that 15 compounds (peaks:8,12,30,24,46,11,14,9,3,1,44,18,7,45 and 43)possessing high absolute MIV exhibited a significant correlation with the cytotoxicity against He La cells; most of these have already been confirmed with potential cytotoxicity in previous research.The important potential application of the present model can be extended to help discover active compounds from complex herbal medicine prior to traditional bioassay-guided separation.It is considered that this could be a useful tool for redeveloping herbal medicine based on the use of these active compounds.

TWO NEM IS0PRENYL PLAVONOIDS FROM THE LEAVES OP GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS FISOH

Three flavonoids have been isolated from the leaves of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch(licorice,Leguminosae).The structures have been identified as 5,7,3’,4’-tetrahydroxy-3-methoxy-5’-isoprenyl flavone(I,uralenol-3-methylether),5,6,3’,4’-tetrahydroxy-3-methoxy-6’-isoprenyl flavone (Ⅱ, unalene) and quercetin(Ⅲ).Ⅰ and Ⅱ are new compound.

Effects of Different Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi on Growth and Protective Enzyme Activity of Glycyrrhiza uralensis

[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the effects of 5 kinds of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi( Acaulospora mellea,Glomus mosseae,Glomus versiforme,Glomus aggregatum,Glomus etunicatum) on the growth and protective enzyme activity of Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. [Method] The growth indicators and protective enzymes activity of glycyrrhiza plants inoculated and uninoculated with fungi were compared. [Result] The plant height,basal diameter,main root length,aboveground fresh weight,underground fresh weight,aboveground dry weight and underground dry weight of the inoculated glycyrrhiza plants were increased significantly compared with those in the control( non-inoculation) group. In the inoculated glycyrrhiza plants,the growth index was significantly increased compared with that in the control group( P <0. 05); the activities of superoxide dismutase( SOD) and peroxidase( POD) increased first and then decreased; and the activity of catalase( CAT) showed a continuous rising trend. The effects of different inoculants on the growth of G. uralensis were significantly different.[Conclusion]G. etunicatum,G. mosseae and G. aggregatum had a significant effect on the growth of G. uralensis,and were superior to other fungi in resisting the adverse environment.

Adjunctive Peony-Glycyrrhiza decoction for antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinaemia:a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Background Hyperprolactinaemia is a common adverse effect of antipsychotics(APs). The results of PeonyGlycyrrhiza decoction(PGD) as a potentially useful adjunctive treatment for hyperprolactinaemia are inconsistent.Aim This meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials(RCTs) examined the efficacy and safety of adjunctive PGD therapy for AP-induced hyperprolactinaemia.Methods English(PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library,PsycINFO) and Chinese(Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data) databases were systematically searched up to 10 June 2018. The inclusion criteria were based on PIC0 S一/^rticipants: adult patients with schizophrenia; Aitervention: PGD plus APs; Cbmparison: APs plus placebo or AP monotherapy;(Xjtcomes: efficacy and safety; Study design: RCTs. The weighted mean difference(WMD) and risk ratio(RR) along with their 95% CIs were calculated using Review Manager(RevMan) V.5.3 software.Results Five RCTs(n=450) were included and analysed.Two RCTs(n=140) were double-blind and four RCTs(n=409) reported ‘random' assignment with specific description. The PGD group showed a significantly lower serum prolactin level at endpoint than the control group(n=380, WMD:-32.69 ng/mL(95% Cl-41.66 to 23.72),/X0.00001, ^=97%). Similarly, the superiority of PGD over the control groups was also found in the improvement of hyperprolactinaemia-related symptoms. No difference was found in the improvement of psychiatric symptoms assessed by the Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale(n=403,WMD:-0.62(95% Cl-2.38 to 1.15), p=0.49, ^=0%). There were similar rates of all-cause discontinuation(n=330, RR0.93(95% Ci 0.63 to 1.37),/t=0.71, ^=0%) and adverse drug reactions between the two groups. According to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach, the level of evidence of primary and secondary outcomes ranged from ‘very low'(14.3%),‘low'(42.8%),‘moderate'(14.3%),to ‘high,(28.6%>.Conclusions Current evidence supports the adjunctive use of PGD to suppress elevated prolactin and improve prolactininduced symptoms without significant adverse events in adult patients with AP-induced hyperprolactinaemia. Highquality RCTs with longer duration are needed to confirm these findings.Trial registration number 42016037017.

Hydroalcoholic extract of licorice(Glycyrrhiza glabra L.) root attenuates ethanol and cerulein induced pancreatitis in rats

Objective:To evaluate the therapeutic potential of hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root against ethanol and cerulein induced chronic pancreatitis in rats.Methods:The phytochemical profile of hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root was determined by high performance liquid chromatography(HPLC)and gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry(GC-MS).Chronic pancreatitis was induced in male albino Wistar rats by feeding them a diet containing ethanol(0%-36%of total calories)for 4 weeks and cerulein(20μg/kg b.wt,i.p.)thrice a week for 3 weeks.Lipase and amylase in serum,lipid peroxides and antioxidants including reduced glutathione,glutathione peroxidase,superoxide dismutase and catalase in pancreas were determined.Inflammatory response was measured by myeloperoxidase in the pancreas,caspase-1 and the concentrations of IL-1 as and liver was carried oαand IL-18 in serum.Moreover,histological evaluation of the pancreut.Results:Different flavonoids and saponins were identified in the hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root through HPLC and GC-MS.A marked increase in the levels of serum lipase,amylase,lipid peroxides,caspase-1,myeloperoxidase,IL-1 in the levels of antioxidants were observed after ethanoα,and IL-18 and a marked decrease l and cerulein administration.Treatment with hydroalcoholic extract of licorice root attenuated these changes.In addition,histological observation confirmed the protective effect of the extract in the pancreas and liver against inflammatory changes induced by ethanol and cerulein.Conclusions:The licorice root extract attenuates ethanol and cerulein induced pancreatitis in rats probably due to its antioxidant phytonutrients since ethanol and cerulein-induced production of reactive oxygen species contributes to severe inflammation in the pancreas.

Cloning and molecular evolution of 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase gene (NCED3) in six species of Glycyrrhiza L

Objective:To understand the evolutionary relationship of NCED3 in Glycyrrhiza L.and find genetic evidence of its local adaptation.Meanwhile,lay the foundation for relieving the demand and subsequent starvation of Glycyrrhiza resources.Methods:NCED3 were isolated from six species of Glycyrrhiza L.by rapid amplification of cDNA ends and a homology cloning strategy.The basic properties and evolutionary relationships of NCED3 were analyzed by bioinformatics.Results:Six NCED3 genes formed two clusters;they were under purifying selection and were highly conserved in evolution (Ka/Ks≤).There was very little functional divergence among the NCED3s (Alpha value 0.071).The contents of ABA in the six species were divided into two groups.Conclusion:This study provides the first analysis of the evolution of NCED3s in six species of Glycyrrhiza.Six NCED3 genes were slow evolutionary rates in six NCED3s.Different genetic relationships to Glycyrrhiza adapted to various environments.The changes in ABA content were consistent with the evolution of NCED3.Whether there are direct relationships between NCED3 and environmental adaptation,the answer is uncertain,and we hope to show more positive results in the further study of NCED3 in Glycyrrhiza L.

Identification of potential anti-pneumonia pharmacological components of Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma after the treatment with Gan An He Ji oral liquid

Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma,a traditional Chinese medicine also known as Gan Cao(GC),is frequently included in clinical prescriptions for the treatment of pneumonia.However,the pharmacological components of GC for pneumonia treatment are rarely explored.Gan An He Ji oral liquid(GAHJ)has a simple composition and contains GC liquid extracts and paregoric,and has been used clinically for many years.Therefore,GAHJ was selected as a compound preparation for the study of GC in the treatment of pneumonia.We conducted an in vivo study of patients with pneumonia undergoing GAHJ treatments for three days.Using the intelligent mass spectrometry data-processing technologies to analyze the metabolism of GC in vivo,we obtained 168 related components of GC in humans,consisting of 24 prototype components and 144 metabolites,with 135 compounds screened in plasma and 82 in urine.After analysis of the metabolic transformation relationship and relative exposure,six components(liquiritin,liquiritigenin,glycyrrhizin,glycyrrhetinic acid,daidzin,and formononetin)were selected as potential effective components.The experimental results based on two animal pneumonia models and the inflammatory cell model showed that the mixture of these six components was effective in the treatment of pneumonia and lung injury and could effectively downregulate the level of inducible nitric oxide synthase(iNOS).Interestingly,glycyrrhetinic acid exhibited the strongest inhibition on iNOS and the highest exposure in vivo.The following molecular dynamic simulations indicated a strong bond between glycyrrhetinic acid and iNOS.Thus,the current study provides a pharmaceutical basis for GC and reveals the possible corresponding mechanisms in pneumonia treatment.

Effect of pH on Antioxidant and Phytochemical Activities of Mulhatti Roots (Glycyrrhiza glabra L.)

Glycyrrhiza glabra L.is the most widely used herb in the ancient history of Ayurvedic medicine,as a medicinal value as well as an aromatic herb,and it is commonly known as Mulhatti.Mulhatti roots are useful for medically and are also a good source of phytoproducts and secondary metabolites present in Mulhatti roots are triterpenoid saponin,glycosides,glycyrrhizin,prenylated biaurone,licoaagrone,7-acetoxy-2-methylisoflavone,4-methylcoumarin,liqcoumarin,glycyrrhetinic acid,quercetin,liquiritigenin,isoliquiritigenin,etc.This study was carried out to study the evaluation of phenolic compounds,2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl(DPPH)free radical activity and general antioxidant capacity of water extracts of Mulhatti roots prepared at different pH values,namely 2,4,7 and 9.Data have shown great differences in terms of results.Most of the phenolic compounds are at pH 7(19.25),followed by pH 9(17.25),pH 2(14.62)and pH 4(8.89 mg GAE/g),respectively.Similarly,the flavonoid data also showed variations,the maximum has been present in pH 2(5.39),then pH 7(3.02),pH 9(1.79)and pH 4(1.40 mg CE/g),respectively.The value for DPPH IC50 free radical scavenging activity was the lowest at pH 7(82.22),followed by pH 2(110.40),pH 4(111.99)and pH 9(146.24μg/mL)and IC50 reference standard(ascorbic acid)was 59.52μg/mL in distilled water.The total capacity of the antioxidant was the highest at pH 2(9.93)followed by pH 4(5.54),pH 7(5.34)and pH 9(4.23 mg AAE/g).According to current research,pH 7 is the best for phytochemicals as well as antioxidants that catch harmful radicals.

Molecular docking analysis to validate the efficacy of phytocompounds of traditional Siddha herb Glycyrrhiza glabra against enzyme tyrosinase for the treatment of vitiligo

Background: Siddha system is one of the ancient medical systems which originated in Indiamore than 4000 years ago had given many formularies and treatment methods for variousdiseases especially skin diseases and autoimmune diseases. One of the most well-knownmembers of the Fabaceae family and a popular medicinal plant is Athimathuram(Glycyrrhiza glabra). Glycyrrhiza glabra root powder (Athimathuram chooranam) fromSiddha herbal formulation mentioned in the texts to treat vitiligo. The study is aimed toexecute the In Silico computational studies of phytoconstituents of Siddha herbAthimathuram chooranam (Glycyrrhiza glabra) against Tyrosinase enzyme for the treatmentof vitiligo. Method: Making use of Auto Dock 4, docking calculations were performed.Gasteiger partial charges were applied to the ligand atoms. In order to simulate docking, theSolis & Wets local search approach and the Lamarckian genetic algorithm were employed.The ligand molecules’ initial locations, orientations, and torsion angles were determined atrandom. During docking, all rotatable torsions were freed. Results: By interacting withamino acids located on the active site of the tyrosinase enzyme, bioactive substances likeGlycyrrhizin, Liquirtin, Glabridin, Umbelliferone, and Glabrene included in the Siddhaformulation exhibit substantial binding activity against the target protein. Conclusion: Itwas concluded that these compounds might exert promising anti-vitiligo properties.

甘草(Glycyrrhiza)在兽医临床上应用的几点体会

甘草含有甘草甜素(Glycyrrhijin)、甘草黄甙(liuiritin)、甘露醇(Mannite)、葡萄糖、蔗糖、苹果酸、桦木酸、天冬酰胺、菸酸、生活素、微量挥发油及淀粉。甘草即有清热解毒、抗炎、抗变态反应的作用,又有润肺祛痰、镇咳平喘的作用;既能增加胃粘膜细胞的'已糖胺'成分,使胃粘膜不受损害,又能降低胃酸浓度及松弛胃肠平滑肌的作用;既能补脾益气,又有调和诸药的作用。

Thin Layer Chromatography Screening for Glycyrrhiza uralensis

[Objectives] To establish a simple and rapid,specific and reproducible thin layer chromatography( TLC) method,and accordingly establish a thin layer identification method for quality control of Glycyrrhiza uralensis. [Methods] According to the physical and chemical properties,components of Glycyrrhiza uralensis were identified by thin layer chromatography. According to Veterinary Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2010( Volume Ⅱ) and related literature report,the thin layer chromatography identification method was studied and improved for Glycyrrhiza uralensis.[Results] When the preparation method for test sample solution was 6g Glycyrrhiza uralensis added with 30 mL saturated n-butanol,ultrasonic processing 20 min,filtered,filtrate dried,added 3 mL methanol and obtained Glycyrrhiza uralensis test sample solution. Then,chloroform-methanol-formic acid-ethyl acetate( 10∶ 3∶ 2∶ 3) as developing solvent,clear spot with high degree of separation and reproducibility could be obtained,and can be used for thin layer chromatography identification of ammonium glycyrrhetate in Glycyrrhiza uralensis.[Conclusions] The modified method omitted the step of ether treatment of samples,and directly adopted saturated n-butanol to extract components. It does not influence the detection of chromatographic spots,and solves the issue of sample gelatinizing sticking and filtration,simplifies the test process,and reduces the harm to human body.

Improving the accumulation of 18α-and 18β-glycyrrhizins by over-expressing GuHMGR, GuSQS1, and GuBAS genes in Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Objective:To study the influence of over-expression of three functional genes involved in GC biosynthetic pathway,GuHMGR,GuSQS1,and GuBAS on GC production.Methods:Three plant expression vectors were constructed and transformed into Agrobacterium tumefaciens EHA105,which were used to infect Glycyrrhiza uralensis hypocotyls explants.After induction,selection,differentiation,culture,and transplantation,12,15,and 5 regenerated plants over-expressing GuHMGR,GuSQS1,and GuBAS,were obtained,respectively.Results:RT-PCR analysis showed these transgenic regenerated G.uralensis plants had 2-6 copies of GuHMGR,GuSQS1,or GuBAS.HPLC analysis showed the contents of 18α-and 18β-GC in all transgenic regenerated samples were both higher than that in the blank control.With the increase of copy numbers of GuHMGR,GuSQS1,and GuBAS,the contents of 18α-and 18β-GC were both increased in most samples.The highest 18α-and 18β-GC contents in transgenic regenerated plants were about 3.05 times and 2.80 times higher than that in the blank control,respectively.Conclusion:Over-expression of the GuHMGR,GuSQS1,and GuBAS genes enhance the accumulation of 18α-and 18β-GC in the roots and rhizomes of G.uralensis.We hope this work can lay a foundation for the molecular breeding research of G.uralensis and improving the quality of the roots and rhizomes of G.uralensis cultivars.

乌拉尔甘草(Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch.)大面积人工种植试验初报

人工种植甘草是治沙工程中的内容之一 ,试验通过采取机械直播的方式种植甘草 ,研究了不同播种深度、灌溉水平、种植密度对出苗率、保苗率及生长量的影响。结果表明 ,在灌溉条件下 ,甘草播种量为 2 2 .5kg/hm2 ,密度 30万株 /hm2 ;在喷水条件下 ,喷水时数达 2 0h,灌溉总额约为 1 50 0 m3/hm2

Simultaneous Determination of Saponins in Radix Glycyrrhizae, Notoginseng and Ginseng by High Performance Liquid Chromatography

To establish a method for determining five saponins(notoginsenoside R1, ginsenoside Rg1, ginsenoside Re, ginsenoside Rb1 and ammonium glycyrrhizinate) in Glycyrrhizae, Notoginseng and Ginseng, the high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector(HPLC-DAD) method was applied to an Inertsil ODS-SP column(4.6 mm×250 mm, 5 μm) with a mobile phase consisting of acetonitrile-0.05% phosphoric acid in a gradient elution manner. The flow rate was 1.0 mL/min. The column temperature was 30 ℃ and the detection wavelengths were 203 nm and 237 nm, respectively. The linear ranges were 0.700,0—7.000,0 μg for R1(r=1.000,0), 0.751,1— 7.511,4 μg for Rg1(r=1.000,0), 0.677,2—6.771,6 μg for Re(r=1.000,0), 0.733,9—7.339,1 μg for Rb1(r= 1.000,0), and 0.540,0—5.399,8 μg for ammonium glycyrrhizinate(r=0.999,9), respectively. In addition, their average recoveries were 100.28%, 105.83%, 104.09%, 99.36% and 98.54%, respectively. The relative standard deviations(RSDs) of precision, reproducibility and recovery were all less than 1.5%. The results indicate that the method is simple, accurate and reproducible so that it can be used for the simultaneous determination of the five saponins in Chinese patent medicines containing the three kinds of herbs.