A Simple Approach for Curcumin Extraction from Turmeric Roots

Siti Fauziyah Rahman, Adella Josephin, Ridha Alviny Syakirah, Grace Priscilla, Nadia Wulandari, Nurul Intan, Yudan Whulanza

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Abstract

Turmeric, particularly its most active ingredient, curcumin, has a long list of scientifically documented health advantages, including the ability to boost heart health and protect against a variety of diseases. Curcumin is one of the most important active components in turmeric, with a wide range of bioactivity and medicinal uses. Preparing samples from biological components is a time-consuming and difficult operation. This study aims to understand the process of extracting curcumin from turmeric and to analyze the appropriate solvent for curcumin extraction. The method used is Soxhlet extraction with acetone and ethanol as solvents. The analysis of curcumin content was carried out using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The results showed that the curcumin extracted with acetone solvent had a higher concentration than the extraction with ethanol. Therefore, extracting curcumin from turmeric using the Soxhlet method, acetone is a superior solvent than ethanol..

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication6th Biomedical Engineering''s Recent Progress in Biomaterials, Drugs Development, and Medical Devices
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 6th International Symposium of Biomedical Engineering, ISBE 2021
EditorsSiti Fauziyah Rahman, Ahmad Zakiyuddin, Yudan Whulanza, Nurul Intan
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735443716
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Aug 2022
Event6th International Symposium of Biomedical Engineering''s Recent Progress in Biomaterials, Drugs Development, and Medical Devices, ISBE 2021 - Depok, Virtual, Indonesia
Duration: 7 Jul 20218 Jul 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2537
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference6th International Symposium of Biomedical Engineering''s Recent Progress in Biomaterials, Drugs Development, and Medical Devices, ISBE 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityDepok, Virtual
Period7/07/218/07/21

Keywords

  • acetone
  • curcumin
  • ethanol
  • soxhlet extraction
  • turmeric

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