METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE QUANTITATIVE DETERMINATION OF TOTAL LACTONES IN ANDROGRAPHIS PANICULATA

摘要

A method apparatus and apparatus for determining quantity of lactones in andrographis paniculata are disclosed. The method and apparatus initially involve combining a test sample containing andrographis paniculata and a matrix solution to form a first solution obtained through leaching actions. The method and apparatus then involve combining the first solution and a colour developing chemical to form a second solution. The apparatus and method further involve combining the second solution and an alkaline solution to form a third solution through ionic reaction, the third solution developing a colour. More specifically, the colour of the third solution is observable to determine the amount of lactones in the test sample containing andrographis paniculata.