Chemical Fingerprinting of Valeriana Species: Simultaneous Determination of Valerenic Acids, Flavonoids, and Phenylpropanoids Using Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection

Author: Navarrete Andres   Avula Bharathi   Choi Young-Whan   Khan Ikhlas A  

Publisher: AOAC International

ISSN: 1944-7922

Source: Journal of AOAC International, Vol.89, Iss.1, 2006-01, pp. : 8-15

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Abstract

The roots and rhizomes of various valeriana species are currently used as a sleeping aid or mild sedative. A liquid chromatography method has been developed that permits the analysis of chlorogenic acid, lignans, flavonoids, valerenic acids, and valpotrates in various valerian samples. The best results were obtained with a Phenomenex Luna C18(2) column using gradient elution with a mobile phase consisting of water and 0.05% phosphoric acid and 2100% acetonitrilemethanol (1 + 1) with 0.05% phosphoric acid. The flow rate was 0.8 mL/min and ultraviolet detection was at 207, 225, 254, 280, and 325 nm. Different valerian species and commercial products showed remarkable quantitative variations. Chlorogenic acid (0.21.2%), 3 lignans, linarin (0.0020.24%), and valepotriates were detected in all the valeriana species analyzed. Highest amounts of valerenic acids were detected in V. officinalis L., trace amounts in V. sitchensis, and none in the other species analyzed.

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