姜黄为姜料植物Curcuma longa L.的根茎,为一常用中药。近年来用于治疗高脂血症有较好疗效,且无毒副作用。其主要化学成分为姜黄素、去甲氧基姜黄素及二去甲氧基姜黄素。实验证实姜黄素为其降血脂的主要有效成分。姜黄素类化合物过去多采用在420 nm附近测定黄色素的方法,此类方法不够稳定,易受其它黄色素的干扰。利用姜黄素与硼生成红色络合物而进行测定,比较专一而灵敏。对 Turmeric is a rhizome of Curcuma longa L., a traditional Chinese medicine. In recent years for the treatment of hyperlipidemia have a good effect, and no toxic side effects. Its main chemical composition of curcumin, to methoxy curcumin and two to methoxy methoxy curcumin. Experiments confirmed that curcumin is the main active ingredient of its lipid-lowering. Curcumin compounds used in the past more than the determination of yellow at 420 nm method, such methods are not stable enough, susceptible to other yellow pigment interference. The use of curcumin and boron red complexes were measured, more specific and sensitive. Correct