Effect of extraction temperature on stability of major polyphenols and antioxidant activity of Orthosiphon stamineus leaf

Gabriel A. Akowuah, Ismail Zhari

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Abstract

The effect of extraction temperature on the stability of polyphenols and free radical scavenging activity of Orthosiphon stamineus leaf extract was investigated. Sinensetin (SEN) and rosmarinic acid (RA) were selected as flavonoid and non-flavonoid polyphenolic markers of the extract, respectively. The levels of the markers were significantly (p < 0.5) higher at the extraction temperature of 40°C. However, decrease in marker concentration was observed from extraction temperature of 60°C and above. The extracts at lower temperature exhibited significant (p < 0.5) free radical-scavenging activity compared to extracts at elevated temperature owing to their degradation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)160-166
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Herbs, Spices and Medicinal Plants
Volume16
Issue number3-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • flavonoid
  • rosmarinic acid
  • sinensetin

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