Optimization of plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) spreng extraction process using microwave-assisted technique

• Main Authors: Samad, Nabilah, Zaidel, D.N.A, Salleh, E, Yusof, A.H.M.,, Dailin, D.J, Dyg Norkhairunnisa, Abang Zaidel
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italian Association of Chemical Engineering - AIDIC 2019
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/29831/1/Optimization%20of%20Plectranthus.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/29831/; https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85061438612&doi=10.3303%2fCET1972067&partnerID=40&md5=ee810b3fdfb83c72f0b50cf23337d24e

Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng is a medicinal herb with bioactive compounds and known to have pharmacological properties. To obtain the extract of this herb, efficient extraction technique with high extraction rates is needed. Microwave-assisted extraction (MAE) is a green extraction techniq...