Abstract:Objective:To explore the effects of processing on the content and components on the fatty acid in Semen Raphani and decocting. Method: The content of the fatty acid in the product and decocting was determined by gravimetric method. The oil from Semen Raphani was esterified with carbinol and analyzed by GC-MS. Result: The major fatty acids in Semen Raphani were 13-(Z)-docosenoic acid, 9-(Z)-octadecenoic acid, 9,12-(Z,Z)-octad-ecadienoic acid,9,12,15-(Z,Z,Z)-octadecatrienoic acid, 11-eicosenoic acid, hexadecanoic acid, octadecanoic acid, eicosanoic acid and behenic acid. Conclusion: The constituents and reletive content on the fatty acid in crude Semen Raphani were very close to the fatty acid in roasted Semen Raphani. The processing of Semen Raphani facilitate the quantity of fatty acid, and had no effect on the constituents and reletive content on the fatty acid.