Summary

Investigation of Chemical Composition, total Alkaloids and Diesteralkaloid Content of Radix Aconiti Carmichaelii Lateralis in Sa Pa

The Radix Aconiti carmichaelii lateralis in Sa Pa contains alkaloids, coumarins, sterols, oil, carotenes, organic acids, free sugars and amino acids.

Determination of total alkaloids and diesteralkaloids content in Radix Aconiti carmichaelii lateralis collected in Sa Pa from July to December 2003 showed that the content of total alkaloids is about 1.15% - 1.21%; That  of diesteralkaloids is about 0.21% - 0.34%.

Keywords: Aconitum carmichaeli Debx., Radix Aconiti carmichaelii lateralis, Aconitin, Diesteralkaloids.