A method of extraction achieved by the downward displacement of soluble extractive by a suitable solvent through a suitably comminuted
drug plant
STEPS:
1. Comminution
Particle size reduction
TOO FINE: may lead to the formation of a solid cake which will affect the downward flow of menstruum and will later
on lead to the formation of dry pockets within the body material which will escape extraction
TOO COARSE: may lead to formation of interstices which produces an incomplete extraction and will require excessive
volumes of menstruum to exhaust the marc
Degree of comminution depends on the composition of the crude drugs
LEAVES and PETALS: easily penetrated by the solvent; requires less degree of comminution
Phytochemistry
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Organic compounds that are directly involved in the normal processes of growth, development and functioning of the plant
Ex: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
Secondary Metabolites
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Produced from primary metabolites and are not directly involved in the growth, development or reproduction of organisms
Physiologically active substances; absence does not result in immediate death, but rather in long-term impairment of the organisms
survivability, or aesthetics or no significant change at all
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ASSIGNMENT:
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Search for the complete botanical sources of the plants given to you last Friday.
Outline the procedure done in phytochemical screening of your plant samples.
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