Objective To probe the feasibility of ultrasonic extraction of rhizoma corydalis. Methods Using tetrahydropalmatine as the index, the optimum parameters of reflux and ultrasonic extraction process of rhizoma co-rydalis were selected with an orthogonal design. The experimental data were compared using paired sample t -test. Results The optimum technique parameters of ultrasonic extraction process were to put 50% ethanol in rhizoma co-rydalis powder and soakit 30 min. 50% ethanol was 6 times the amount of medicinal materials,the ultrasound time was 1 h. The optimum technique parameters of reflux...