Objective:To develop an HPLC method for the assay of the content of triptolide in triptolide gel. Methods:The content of triptolide was measured by HPLC on Diamonsil C18 column(250mm×4.6mm i.d
5μm)using methanol-water(46∶54
v/v)as mobile phase
at a flow rate of 1.0ml/min. The UV detection was set at 220nm. Results:The calibration curve was proved to be linear in the range of 10.24~51.20μg/ml with a regression coeficient of 0.999 7. The average recovery of the method was 98.3%;RSD was 0.23%(n=5). Conclusion:This method is found to be rapid and accurate for the measurement of triptolide in triptolide gel.