Abstract:Objective To establish the thin-layer chromatography (TLC) identification methods of Zexie decoction benchmark sample (ZXD).Methods Alisol C 23-acetate, atractylenolide Ⅱ and atractylenolide Ⅲ were used as reference substances, TLC was used to identification Alismatis Rhizoma and Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma in ZXD, then the durability was investigated. Finally, the optimal thin-layer chromatography conditions were determined, and 15 batches of ZXD were identified simultaneously.Results The TLC identification methods of Alismatis Rhizoma and Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma in ZXD were established, and there were no negative interference in the test sample solution. The fluorescence spots of the same color were shown in the corresponding position of 15 batches of ZXD sample solution and reference substances.Conclusion The method for identifying Alismatis Rhizoma and Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma in ZXD has been established.This method is simple, and has strong specificity and good repeatability, which can provide a method and basis for the qualitative identification of ZXD.