Extraction methods of Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma from preparations in 2010 edition of Chinese Pharmacopoeia were divided into three categories

such as decoction method

ethanol refluxing method and ethanol-water extraction method

then through list classification to analyze processes

it revealed that existed improper selection of extraction solvent

excessive of extraction time

overtop of extraction temperature

extraction too many times and so on

these problems were not conducive to industrial production of preparations containing Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma

it was important to choose a suitable industrial production method for extracting Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma with efficiency and low consumption

at the same time

this article could provide a reference for process improvement of preparations containing Salviae Miltiorrhizae Radix et Rhizoma.