Total Phenolic and Flavonoid compounds of Chinese herbs extracts: Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz, and Coptis chinensis Franch
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Total phenolic compound, flavonoid, Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz, Coptis chinensis FranchAbstract
The primary objective of this research was to quantify the total phenolic and flavonoid compounds in three types of Chinese herb extracts using the Folin-Ciocalteu method and the Aluminum Nitrate colorimetric method, respectively. The herbs analyzed were Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz, and Coptis chinensis Franch, all extracted with 95% methanol. These herbs are components of traditional Chinese medicine recipes used for the treatment of stomach and spleen disorders. The study found that the total phenolic compounds in Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz, and Coptis chinensis Franch were 1.95±0.48, 3.40±0.74, and 12.18±2.15 mg GAE/g, respectively. The flavonoid compounds in Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC., Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz, and Coptis chinensis Franch were 8.45±1.25, 9.05±0.56, and 15.24±1.77 mg QE/g, respectively. The results indicated that Coptis chinensis Franch extract showed the highest levels of total phenolic and flavonoid compounds, while Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. extract showed the lowest. Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were found between Coptis chinensis Franch and both Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC. and Atractylodes macrocephala Koidz in terms of both total phenolic and flavonoid compounds. To develop herbal extracts for medicinal use, further studies are needed on the mechanisms of action and the safety of using these herbal medicines in both in-vitro and in animal trials.
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