Objective: To review the extraction and analytical methods of artemisinin and its analogues

it given the reference for the research and development of Artemisia annua. Method: Literatures on extraction and analytical methods of artemisinin and its analogues in recent years were summarized and analyzed. Result and Conclusion: Currently

the extraction methods about artemisinin and its analogues include organic solvent extraction

ultrasonic extraction

microwave assisted extraction

supercritical carbon dioxide assisted extraction

the analytical methods as to these compounds were GC-ECD(MS

FID)

HPLC-UV(MS

RID

ELSD

EC

CE)

1H-NMR

voltammetry and biological methods.Each extraction and analytical method of artemisinin and its analogues have it's advantages and disadvantages

to be flexible use the methods depend on the purpose

requirements and actual conditions.