Abstract
Two bioactive flavone glycosides, astragalin and kaempferol-3-O-glucuronide, were analyzed in Alpinia nigra (Gaertn.) Burtt by HPLC. The method was validated in detail. Kaempferol-3-O-glucuronide was found to be a dominant compound in the seed clusters. It is primarily distributed in the pulp. In addition, volatile oils of fruits and rhizomes of A. nigra were studied by GC-MS. β-Pinene and α-pinene were found to be major constituents of the volatile oil of the fruits.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 85-91 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Asian Journal of Traditional Medicines |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jun 2007 |
User-Defined Keywords
- Alpinia nigra
- astragalin
- kaempferol-3-O-glucuronide
- volatile oil
- HPLC
- GC-MS