Objective:To establish the quality standard for Zhiqian capsule.Methods:Viola yedoensis,Houttuyniae Herba,Cortex cinnamomi,Coptidis rhizome,and Lonicerae japonicae flos were identified by TLC.The content of aescu-letin in Viola yedoensis was determined by HPLC.Results:Corresponding spots of Viola yedoensis,Houttuyniae herba, Cortex cinnamomi,Coptidis rhizome,Lonicerae japonicae flos could be identified by TLC.In the range of 0.031 to 0.620 μg aesculetin was well linear,the correlation coefficient was 0.999 7.The average recovery of aesculet...