PRELIMINARY SURVEY OF BOTTOMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF (BOESENBERGIA PANDURATA (ROXB.) SCHLTR.) COLLECTED IN SOC TRANG PROVINCE

Thi Linh Em Nguyen1,, Thi Le Huyen Nguyen1, Duy Khang Tran1, Thi My Hanh Nguyen1, Van Vi Pham1, Hong Phong Ngo1
1 Nam Can Tho University

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Background: The plant (Boesenbergia pandurata (Roxb.) Schltr.) has been used as a traditional spice in the cuisine of many countries. In addition, it is also used in traditional medicine to treat diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, stomach pain, dermatitis, dry cough, fibroids, leukorrhea, etc. Research shows that the Vermicelli wormwood plant has the main chemical ingredients include flavonoids and essential oils. The plant has many different pharmacological effects such as antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal, anti-periodontitis, antiviral, anti-tumor, and anti-aging activities. The plant is widely grown in the western provinces of Vietnam. This is a medicinal herb with a lot of potential. However, its morphological characteristics are easily confused with some plants in the Ginger family. Objectives: To analyze of botanical characteristics and preliminary chemical composition in the vermicelli wormwood plant collected in Soc Trang province. Materials and methods: The plants collected in Soc Trang province were analyzed, characterized by morphology, anatomy, medicinal powder and preliminary chemical composition using the improved Ciuley method. Results: Anatomical characteristics, medicinal powder characteristics and preliminary chemical composition of the roots. Conclusion: The results of botanical characteristics help support the accurate identification of medicinal herbs when used and the orientation of compound groups in the roots.

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