A validated high performance liquid chromatographic method for the analysis of Goldenseal

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis L.) has emerged as one of the top ten herbal supplements on the worldwide market. A rapid, simple and validated high performance liquid chromatographic method, with photodiode array detection, has been developed for the analysis of commercial Goldenseal products. Samples were treated by sonication with acidified methanol/water. The method was validated for LOD, LOQ, linearity, reproducibility and recovery with good results.