Quantitative Analysis of the Flavonoid Content in the Leaves of Boehmeria nivea and Related Commercial Products.
- Author:
Dong Gu LEE
1
;
Sunghun CHO
;
Jaemin LEE
;
Sanghoon YANG
;
Yong Su JUNG
;
Ho Bang KIM
;
Eun Ju CHO
;
Sanghyun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Integrative Plant Science, Chung-Ang University, Anseong 456-756, Korea. slee@cau.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Boehmeria nivea;
Epicatechin;
Epicatechin gallate;
Rutin;
HPLC
- MeSH:
Beverages;
Boehmeria*;
Catechin;
Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid;
Flavonoids;
Rutin;
Tea
- From:Natural Product Sciences
2015;21(1):66-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Content analysis of flavonoids (epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, and rutin) present in the leaves of Boehmeria nivea (originating from Geumsan-myeon, Biin-myeon, Hansan-myeon, and Baeksu-eup) and their commercial products (ramie tteok, ramie songpyeon, ramie bory-tteok, and ramie tea) was conducted by HPLC. The content of epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, and rutin was highest in the leaves of B. nivea from Geumsanmyeon (0.138 mg/g), Baeksu-eup (1.654 mg/g) and Geumsan-myeon (12.205 mg/g), respectively. With respect to commercial products, the content of epicatechin and epicatechin gallate was highest in ramie tea, with concentrations of 1.879 and 1.090 mg/g, respectively. Given these flavonoid concentrations, B. nivea leaf extracts have the potential to be used as additives in natural medicinal products, health supplements, and beverages.
