26. DEVELOPMENT OF A METHOD FOR PREPARING STANDARDIZED DRY EXTRACT OF QUERCETIN FROM THE MEDICINAL HERBS MURDANNIA NUDIFLORA (L.) BRENAN

Nguyen Van Khoi1, Vu Duc Loi2, Le Trung Duc3, Do Thi Huyen Trang4, Tran Thi Phuong2, Ha Bao Xuyen5, Chu Van Men6, Nguyen Thai Duong7, Nguyen Thi Thao8
1 Military Hospital 103
2 Faculty of Pharmacy, Vietnam University of Traditional Medicine
3 108 Military Central Hospital
4 National Institute of Medicinal Materials
5 Can Tho city Oncology Hospital
6 Vietnam Military Medical University
7 Novopharm Company LTD
8 Ha Dong General Hospital

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Abstract

Objective: To develop a standardized method for preparing a dried extract from Murdannia nudiflora (L.) Brenan.


Methods: The dried extract was prepared from a liquid crude extract and evaluated for quality parameters according to the Vietnamese Pharmacopoeia V.


Results: The obtained extract had a moisture content of ~25%, which was then mixed with cassava starch (25%) and statically dried at 90°C for 8 hours. The final product exhibited the following characteristics: dry, loose, homogeneous powder with a dark brown color, hygroscopicity, a characteristic herbal odor, no fungal contamination, and a sweet taste. Quality control tests confirmed: loss on drying ≤ 5%, fineness: ≥ 90% of particles passed through a 355 µm sieve. Thin-layer chromatography: distinct and uniform spots with Rf values matching those of the reference standard and test samples. HPLC analysis: A clear quercetin peak with 99.19% purity compared to the standard. Quercetin content ≥ 80 mg/g in the dried extract.


Conclusion: A standardized dried extract of Murdannia nudiflora was successfully prepared, containing a minimum of 80 mg/g quercetin (on a dry weight basis). These findings provide a scientific foundation for further research and development.

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