Optimization of Extraction Condition and Characterization of Malva Verticillata Root Bark Mucilage

P. C. Korir, A. M. Salim, J. O. Odalo, W. Waudo, L. M. Gitu and Amir O Yusuf

International Journal of Chemistry, 2018, vol. 10, issue 2, 1-9

Abstract: The study aimed at optimizing the extraction conditions and establishing the physicochemical properties of the mucilage obtained from root bark of Malva verticillata. Effects of temperature, time, particle size and amount of water as a solvent on the yield and composition of mucilage were established. Micrometric, physical, chemical and structural properties were used to characterise the extracted mucilage. Result showed significant correlation between extraction conditions and mucilage yield. Low temperature and short extraction time results into pharmaceutically valuable mucilage with low protein content, high viscosity and good dispersion in aqueous solvent. Large and small size particles of the plant material results into low mucilage yield without significant difference (p=0.054). The mucilage shows mixed cohesiveness with less tendencies to flow. It exhibits vibration bands in FTIR that are associated with the presence of polysaccharides and proteins. The mucilage contains 2.65% protein, 13.83% inorganics, 1.85% fats, and the rest carbohydrates. High extractive value ?80% and moisture content ?12% implies that mucilage has high tendency to microbial attack. Optimized extraction conditions results into high yield of the mucilage with the same physicochemical properties and mineral composition regardless of the plant material sampling sites.

Keywords: malva verticillata; mucilage; pharmaceutics; extraction condition (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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