Objective To optimiz the parameters of microwave sterilization process for lonicera confuse by orthogonal test. Methods Disinfection rate and the content of chlorogenic acid were taken as indexes to choose the better process parameters. The sterilizing time, power and layer thickness of herbs were investigated by L9 (34) orthogonal test. Meanwhile, we investigated their effects on the contents of chlorogenic acid and macranthoidin. Results The optimal combination of process parameters were 9 min sterilizing time, 8 kW microwave power and 3 cm...