Boeravinone B in Herbal Medicine: A Review on Analytical Methods, HPLC Validation, and Phytochemical Standardization
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.3359Keywords:
Boeravinone B, Mirabilis jalapa, Boerhaavia diffusa, HPLC, analytical method development, method validation, phytochemical standardization, extraction techniquesAbstract
Boeravinone B, a key rotenoid found in Boerhaavia diffusa and Mirabilis jalapa, exhibits significant pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects. Accurate quantification and standardization of Boeravinone B are essential for ensuring the efficacy and quality of herbal formulations. This review discusses various analytical techniques, with a focus on High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), for the detection, quantification, and validation of Boeravinone B in herbal extracts. Additionally, it explores phytochemical standardization approaches to maintain batch-to-batch consistency in herbal medicine
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