Objective Preferable multi-steamed Polygonatum processing parameters and provide a theoretical basis for the standardized processing and optimize the quality of the medicinal materials of Polygonatum. Methods HPLC and UV were used to determine the change of Chroma and the content of Polygonatum extract,polysaccharide,total saponin and five hydroxymethyl furfural(5-HMF) as the index of Polygonatum 's efficacy. The chromaticity value was used as a reference index to study the influence of the steaming times on the content of extract,polysaccharide,total saponins and 5-HMF. Results There was a si...