Optimizing Ethanol Extraction of Rosemary Leaves and Their Biological Evaluations
Walid Yeddes, Majdi Hammami, Hamza Gadhoumi, Taycir Grati Affes, Salma Nait Mohamed, Wissem Aidi Wannes, Moufida Saïdani Tounsi
Abstract
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) extract is widely used in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. This study centered on the optimization of ethanolic extraction of rosemary leaves and evaluated the bioactivity of the extract.
Topics & Concepts
RosmarinusOfficinalisTraditional medicineExtraction (chemistry)ChemistryChromatographyMedicinePhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesPhytoestrogen effects and researchFood Quality and Safety Studies