Extraction of Active Compounds from Thai Herbs: Powder and Extract

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Wipawan Neelapong
Bussaba Phonyotin
Wancheng Sittikijyothin

Abstract

Nowadays, Thai herbs have been providing in many category of products for examples in food and beverage, cosmetics, and drugs. Due to customers take care more in their own health and safety, it causes all herbal products are concerned. Extraction methods for both powder and extract forms of active compounds are presented in this article. Hence, introduction of active compounds, postharvest technique, herbal processing, and extraction methods are mentioned and given some examples in each extraction technique. All of the information can be useful to be a simple guide how to make herbal extracts.

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