A procedure for quantitative estimation of strychnine and brucine in t
he extracts of Strychnos nux-vomica seeds by capillary zone electropho
resis (CZE) was developed. The buffer solution used was 10mM phosphate
buffer-MeOH (9:1), pH 2.5. The linear calibration range was 0.01-0.15
mg/ml. This method is useful for the qualitative and quantitative det
ermination of strychnine and brucine in plant drug samples, as well I
as in human plasma.