Rationale: Schisandra chinensis is a traditional Chinese
medicine in China. Based on the ultra-performance liquid chromatography
quadrupole-Orbitrap-mass spectrometry (UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS) technique, we
rapidly identified the components of Northern Schisandra chinensis(SS),
Schisandrae Chinensis Fructus processed with vinegar(CS), Wine-processed
Schisandra chinensis(JS), and distinguished the differences of the
chemical composition of the three Schisandra chinensis before and after
processing, to provide a reference for rational clinical use.
Methods: In this study, used the UPLC-Q-Orbitrap-MS and data
post-processing techniques. Based on the literature summarizing the
fragmentation information of possible characteristic fragments(CFs) and
related neutral losses (NLs)of lignans, organic acids, flavonoids,
terpenoids and other components of Schisandra chinensis, then by
comparing with the mass spectrum data obtained from the detection, to
achieve rapid classification and identification of SS, CS and JS.
Results: In this study, 51, 41 and 42 compounds were
successfully identified from SS, CS and JS, respectively. The
composition of Schisandra chinensis differs before and after processing,
the realization of the distinction between the three traditional Chinese
medicines. Conclusions: In this study, to distinguish SS, CS
and JS in terms of chemical composition differences. It can achieve the
rapid classification and identification of different processing
technology of Schisandra chinensis and provide a reference for safer and
rational clinical application.