Densitometric Evaluation of Gentiopicroside in the Roots of Gentiana lutea L.

As no satisfactory method existed for the separation of gentiopicroside from other components of gentian roots, we have decided to undertake some experiments.In this communication, we report the use of a novel mobile phase and a different detection system. Our HPTLC method is a fast and reliable procedure which may be used for quantification of gentiopicroside in roots and extracts of Gentiana lutea, whether for routine analysis or for studying stability. The TLC method is also compared with an HPLC method.