Evaluation of some quality standards of extract powder from Abelmoschus sagittifolius (Kurz) Merr.

Abstract

Abelmoschus sagittifolius (Kurz) Merr., Malvaceae family, also known as Tho Hao ginseng because it grows and is grown in Tho Hao, Thanh Chuong, Nghe An. This is a herb that has been used by people as a medicine with the effect of increasing strength, cooling down, making tea to nourish the body, supporting the treatment of body weakness, insomnia, poor appetite and back pain, and nourishing health for people. Researching, building and evaluating the quality of dry extract from Abelmoschi sagittifolius is necessary to provide high-quality and effective products to meet the requirements of the people. This study aimed to determine some quality criteria of dry extract of A. sagittifolius to establish the quality standard. This study evaluated some quality criteria of dry extract of A. sagittifolius with quality indicators including properties, humidity, total ash, identification, and quantification. The results showed some quality indicators for dry extract including properties (dry powder, uniform, bright brown color, has a characteristic aroma of medicinal herbs, no moldy smell), humidity (7.75%), total ash  (8.79%), identification (Correct), and quantification (Achieved). The quality standard of the dry extract of A. sagittifolius has been evaluated and established.