A simple, rapid, and effective method based on salting-out extraction and LC-MS/MS techniques was developed for the determination of 39 plant growth regulator (PGR) residues in two of the most common root and rhizome Chinese herbs, Codonopsis Radix (Dangshen) and Notoginseng Radix et Rhizoma (Sanqi). The extraction process was performed with acetonitrile-water (5:1) and citrate buffer extraction salt. The performance of the method was validated in accordance with the analytical quality control criteria of SANTE/11813/2017 guidelines. Analyte recoveries of 79.49-109.41% (Dangshen) and 80.17-102.81% (Sanqi) were achieved. The limit of quantifications (LOQs) were determined with the consideration of accuracy and precision. LOQs were lower than the lowest residue limits in EU pesticide regulation (10 µg/kg) for most PGRs. Moreover, the method was successfully applied in the analysis of 35 batches of Dangshen, and 60 batches of Sanqi products. The concentration of eleven PGRs were determined in analyzed samples.

BACKGROUND: This study investigated the effect of flight transport stress on beagles\' routine blood indexes and biochemical parameters and evaluated the anti-stress effect of dangshen (Codonopsis pilosula).
METHODS: We selected 12 beagles and divided them into two groups. One group was treated with dangshen decoction two hours before the flight, and the other group was untreated. Their routine blood indexes and clinical biochemical parameters were tested and analyzed before transport, after unloading and after adaptation for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 days after administering dangshen.
RESULTS: We found that flight transportation stress adversely influenced many of the beagles\' routine blood indexes. These recovered during adaptation, with dangshen administration assisting recovery of most indexes. Flight transport stress also adversely influenced biochemical indexes in the beagles. Again these recovered during adaptation, and dangshen aided in the recovery.
CONCLUSIONS: Thus, we found that flight transport adversely affected the beagles\' blood indexes, and dangshen reversed the damage from transport stress.