Abstract:Objective:To establish a HPCE method to determine the contents of alkalods in Rhizoma Coptidis.Method:HPCE.Result:The constituents thus determined have good linearity and separation.The average recovery of coptisine,berberine,palmatine and jatrorrhizine was 98.28%,98.38%,97.78% and 98.89%respectively and RSD 0.86%,1.12%,1.06% and 1.11% respectively.Conclusion:The method is convenient,rapid,accurate and practicable.The compatibility reduces the contents of alkaloids in Rhizoma Coptidis in different degrees.