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Oleanlic Acid and Ursonic Acid Analysis of Chaenomelis Fructus by LC-UV
Chaenomeles refers to the fruit of the Chinese flowering quince, called mugua (wood fruit). This plant is in the rose family, and is the source of other fruits commonly used in Chinese medicine.
Chaenomeles refers to the fruit of the Chinese flowering quince, called mugua (wood fruit). This plant is in the rose family, and is the source of other fruits commonly used in Chinese medicine. It has been found that the fruit of mugua has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and astringent properties and can aid in digestion. A decoction can be used internally in the treatment of nausea, joint pains, cholera and associated cramps. For implementation of quality control, Chinese Pharmacopoeia 2020 has released the assay of oleanolic acid and ursonic acid of the herbal plant.
