Comparing eight types of ginsenosides in ginseng of different plant ages and regions using RRLC-Q-TOF MS/MS.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This article aims to compare and analyze the contents of ginsenosides in ginseng of different plant ages from different localities in China.

Methods

In this study, 77 fresh ginseng samples aged 2-4 years were collected from 13 different cultivation regions in China. The content of eight ginsenosides (Rg₃, Rc, Rg₁, Rf, Rb₂, Rb₁, Re, and Rd) was determined using rapid resolution liquid chromatography coupled with quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry (RRLC-Q-TOF MS/MS) to comparatively evaluate the influences of cultivation region and age.

Results

Ginsenoside contents differed significantly depending on age and cultivation region. The contents of ginsenosides Re, Rc, Rg₁, Rg₃, and

SUBMITTER: Dai YL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7031739 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature