Abstract:The method of extraction for total anthraquinone derivatives in Rhubarb was improved in someaspects,and the extraction conditions were selected by using orthogonal experiment design.Theresult shows that a better way to extract the total anthraquinone derivatives is to add 20ml ofa mixed acid(glacial acetic acid:25 percent hydrochloric acid solution=10:2)to the powder ofRhubarb,let the latter hydrolyze for 2 hours and then proceed to extracting with chloroform.