Publications by authors named "Shu-Wan Tang"

Smilax glabra Roxb. (SGR) is known for its high nutritional and therapeutic value. However, the frequent appearance of counterfeit products causes confusion and inconsistent quality among SGR varieties.

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This study explored the preparation process of the placebo of Jiawei Ermiao Granules and evaluated the placebo effect, aiming to provide qualified placebo samples for clinical trials of Jiawei Ermiao Granules and a reference for the preparation and quality evaluation of placebos of traditional Chinese medicine granules. On the basis of the comprehensive analysis results of Jiawei Ermiao Granules, the orthogonal experiment was conducted to optimize the flavoring agents and colorants. After manual evaluation, the placebo formula was determined as dextrin 10 g, Codonopsis Radix extract 5.

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study focused on extracting and purifying triterpenic acid components from the leaves of Ilex hainanensis using techniques like alkaline water extraction and high-performance liquid chromatography.
  • - Researchers identified a new triterpene acid compound named ilexhainanin F, using various analysis methods, including mass spectrometry and NMR spectroscopy, to determine its structure.
  • - The absolute configuration of the compound was assessed using the (19)F-NMR Mosher method, confirming that the 3-position chiral center had an S configuration.
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