A Systematic Profiling of the Components of Kukeya Tablets, a Traditional Ethnic Medicine Prescription, by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography-Quadrupole/Orbitrap High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry.

Kukeya tablets (KYs), a traditional ethnic medicine prescription, are widely used to treat migraines and eye ailments in China. Despite their extensive clinical use, current knowledge on their therapeutic material basis is limited to a few major compounds, whereas certain minor ones have rarely been investigated. This study was conducted to screen and characterize the chemical components of KYs.

Systematic qualitative analysis of terpenes in mastic (Pistacia lentiscus L.) extract and their fragmentations by UHPLC-Q-Orbitrap-HRMS.

Introduction: Mastic is a natural resin produced by Pistacia lentiscus L. (Anacardiaceae). The beneficial properties of this resin are attributed to its triterpenes and volatile compounds.