High-Performance

Thin-Layer Chromatography
for the Analysis
of Medicinal Plants
Eike Reich, PhD, Head of Laboratory,
CAMAG Muttenz, Switzerland, and
Anne Schibli, MsPharm, Assistant Head of Quality Control,
SwissCo Services AG, Sisseln, Switzerland
2006/344 pp./332 illus./hardcover
ISBN 1-58890-409-1/$149.95

A complete reference This new book provides all of the theoretical and technical
for establishing information needed to perform reliable and reproducible high-
the identity and quality of performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) to establish
botanical products the identity, purity, quality, and stability of raw materials,
extracts, and finished botanical products.
Features:
High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography for the
• Practical examples provided by Analysis of Medicinal Plants presents a complete overview
renowned experts help the reader of the technique and common applications of HPTLC in herbal
gain a firm understanding of analysis. It will help the analyst answer questions such as:
HPTLC methodologies Am I paying for a high-quality material, but getting a cheap
• More than 300 full-color adulterant? Is this raw material worth its price?
images and illustrations aid Does this product comply with the claim on its label?
comprehension Has the composition of this product changed after being on the
of complex concepts shelf for more than a year?
• Easy-to-reference text boxes High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography for
provide summaries of the Analysis of Medicinal Plants is essential for analysts,
key information – ideal for quality assurance professionals, and regulators seeking a
rapid review comprehensive text on how to use HPTLC to determine whether
• Discussion of the development botanicals comply with current, good manufacturing practices.
and validation of new It will also benefit students in pharmacognosy, phytopharmacy,
HPTLC methods pharmaceutical biology, and analytical chemistry programs.

Also available from:

CAMAG (Schweiz) • CH-4132 Muttenz 1 • Tel. + 41 61 4673434 • info@camag.com

CAMAG (Deutschland) • D-12169 Berlin • Tel. + 49 30 516 55 50 • info@camag-berlin.de
CAMAG Scientific Inc. (USA) • Wilmington, NC 28401 • Phone 800 334 3909 • tlc@camagusa.com
www.camag.com