[Study on the influence of the contents of paeonol in the cutting process of fresh Cortex Moutan].

To explore the influence of cutting process on the quality of Cortex Moutan. The contents of paeonol in Cortex Moutan collected by different methods were determined by HPLC. The cutting process of fresh Cortex Moutan was as follows: collectd the 4-years-Cortex Moutan, cleaned sliced fresh Cortex Moutan, and then dried them in the sun. This study provides a scientific basis for the cutting process of fresh Cortex Moutan.