Abstract:Objective: To obtain the optimal conditions for separating the alkaloids from the extract of Radix of Zanthoxylum nitidum by selecting appropriate macroporous adsorption resins.Method:Eight types of macroporous adsorption were evaluated in separating efficiency with measuring the adsorption ratio and eluting ratio of Alkaloids as indexes. Result:The XDA-5 macroporous adsorption resin had the best separating efficiency.After enrichment and purification with it,the product purity and yield of alkaloids were up to 33.25 % and 90.15%,respectively.Conclusion:This method is simple,feasible and fit for industry production.