PP91 EXTRACTION OF ESSENTIAL OIL FROM TURMERIC RHIZOMAS OF Curcuma zedoaria BY MICROWAVE HYDRODESTILLATION: OPTIMIZATION, CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGICAL ACTIVITY
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https://doi.org/10.3407/rpn.v6i1pp91Keywords:
Curcuma zedoaria, ultrasound, microwave, repellency, Sitophilus, antioxidantAbstract
Curcuma zedoaria, also known as white turmeric, belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and is native to India. However, this medicinal plant has acclimatized in Brazil and various areas of Asia. It is appreciated both in the culinary field, as a condiment, and for its therapeutic uses in traditional medicine. It is used to treat menstrual problems, vomiting, toothache, cervical cancer, hepatitis, and various inflammations [1].
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[2] GHARGE, S., et al. (2021). Evaluation of pharmacological properties of plant-derived compounds: A comprehensive study. Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 7: 145. [DOI]
[3] KHUNTIA, S., et al. (2023). Bioactive potential of industrial crops: Extraction, characterization and applications. Industrial Crops and Products, 203: 117185. [DOI]
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