The Impact of Fermentation on PAHs Levels in Artemisia Annua Extracts

Name: The Impact of Fermentation on PAHs Levels in Artemisia Annua Extracts
Brand: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
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By Patrick Dooyum

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This study assessed polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in fermented leaf extracts of Artemisia annua, a medicinal plant known for its antimalarial and skin benefits. With the plant's growing use in Nigerian traditional medicine, we explored how fermentation, which enhances bioactive compounds, affects PAH levels-known for their carcinogenic and mutagenic risks. Leaves were fermented using Saccharomyces cerevisiae and analyzed via Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), identifying 24 PAH compounds, including Naphthalene and Anthracene. The results showed that fermentation can alter PAH profiles, with some compounds exhibiting increased concentrations that may pose health risks if consumed excessively. While fermentation may enhance therapeutic properties, it also raises safety concerns regarding PAH contamination in medicinal plants, underscoring the need for careful regulation in traditional medicine practices.

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Binding:: Paperback
Number of Pages:: 56
Release Date:: 2024-12-11
Publication Date:: 2024-12-11
Publisher:: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN10:: 6203861561
ISBN13:: 9786203861563
Weight:: 102 g
Height:: 150 cm
Width:: 220 cm
Thickness:: 4 cm

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