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Quality control of traditional Chinese medicinal formulations

Dipak Thikar, Gaurav Gopal Naik, and Vijay A. Jagtap

Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Yashwantrao Bhonsale College of Pharmacy, Affiliated to Mumbai University, Sawantwadi, India

E-mail: ggngoa@gmail.com

Abstract:

Ensuring the uniformity, effectiveness, and safety of traditional Chinese medicine formulations is largely dependent on quality control. This paper looks at the methodologies adopted when quality assessing Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulations against the backdrop of the use of standardization in recognizing active components. The effectiveness of the quantitative analysis of multicomponent single marker approach, which is based on several chromatographic techniques such as Ultra high-performance liquid chromatography and High Performance Liquid Chromatography, in analyzing complex herbal mixtures is highlighted. The study also discusses the challenges faced in the quality control processes, which include variability in raw materials and the need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks. This review attempted to strengthen the acceptability of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Formulations and promote its incorporation into the contemporary healthcare system by fusing traditional knowledge with analytical approach.

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DOI: 10.1007/s11696-025-04548-w

Chemical Papers 80 (3) 2113–2135 (2026)