Biochemical
and Biotechnology -
Medicinal Plant Extracts
Introduction
The extraction of herbs of medicinal
and commercial value is known to Indians at least for
the last 5000 yrs. Depending on the nature of the constituents,
or the requirement of the pharmaceutical procedures,
the extraction is done in water, oil, kanjee or alcohol
(which is often self-generated during process). The
reasons for resorting to extraction are to: a) reduce
the bulk herbal drugs, b) subdue the inherent toxicities,
if any, iii) enhance the therapeutic value and thus
ensure maximum user compliance.) The north eastern states
of India are blessed with the bounties of mother nature.
Studies conducted by experts show that more than 300
species of herbs growing in this region either find
a mention in classical books of ayurveda or used traditionally
as remedial measure to treat various illness.Fresh solvent
is mixed with material Time required is less Filtration
is easy solvent recovery is easy Handling is less degradation
of active is minimum to negligible volatile constituents
are
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