Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 1990 Oct; 15(10): 595-6, 639.

[Content of histoamine in processed Phytolacca americana L.]

Cheng M, Yuan S.

Institute of Traditional Chinese Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing.

The contents of histamine in processed Phytolacca americana has been determined by colorimetry. The result shows that the contents tend to decrease by 23.3% when the herb is shredded, but get a bit higher again when fried with vinegar. The method may be useful in the quality control of the herb.