The present invention relates to a method for extracting and purifying
ginkgolide B. The method comprises: (1) crushing
ginkgo leaves, adding a mixed acid solution for soaking and extraction; (2) concentrating
ginkgo leaf extract 1, boiling, adding talcum
powder, filtering, refrigerating, and filtering; (3) adding
ethyl acetate to extract 2, separating the
layers, adding water, separating the
layers, filtering, and spin-
drying; (4) dissolving the crude extract in
ethanol, eluting through a superacidic
alumina chromatography column; (5) concentrating the eluate, refrigerating, filtering, and
drying; (6) adding the crude
ginkgolide B to a
mixed solution of n-
heptane and
ethanol for
crystallization. This method not only solves the problems of low extraction rate in
steam distillation and large amount of
solvent loss in
organic solvent extraction, but also improves the yield of
ginkgolide B while ensuring the purity of
ginkgolide B. It has the advantages of simple preparation process, easy operation, low
organic solvent consumption, low cost, high yield and purity, and is suitable for industrial production.