Author(s):
Pranali Sawant, Nidhi Ingle, Ankita Belavale, Akshada Shinde, Avinash A. Gunjal, Rajnikant T. Kakade
Email(s):
avinashgunjal4247@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00037 
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Pranali Sawant1, Nidhi Ingle1, Ankita Belavale1, Akshada Shinde1, Avinash A. Gunjal2*, Rajnikant T. Kakade3
1Research Scholar, Siddhi’s Institute of Pharmacy, Nandgaon, Murbad, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
2Assist. Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Siddhi’s Institute of Pharmacy, Nandgaon, Murbad, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
3Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Siddhi’s Institute of Pharmacy, Nandgaon, Murbad, Thane, Maharashtra, India.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 17,
Issue - 3,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
This review explores traditional and modern techniques for extracting bioactive compounds from medicinal plants, emphasizing their role in ensuring the efficacy of herbal drugs. While conventional methods like maceration, decoction, and Soxhlet extraction are still widely used, they are limited by time and efficiency. In contrast, advanced techniques—such as supercritical fluid extraction (SFE), microwave-assisted extraction (MAE), ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE), enzyme-assisted extraction (EAE), pressurized liquid extraction (PLE), and pulsed electric field (PEF)—offer improved yields, faster processing, and greater efficiency. Each method has unique advantages and limitations, with operational factors such as temperature, pressure, and solvent type significantly influencing outcomes. Advances in extraction technology continue to enhance the recovery and consistency of bioactive compounds, ultimately contributing to quality assurance in herbal medicine.
Cite this article:
Pranali Sawant, Nidhi Ingle, Ankita Belavale, Akshada Shinde, Avinash A. Gunjal, Rajnikant T. Kakade. Advanced Extraction Techniques for Herbal Drugs: A Comprehensive Review. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2025; 17(3):229-4. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00037
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Pranali Sawant, Nidhi Ingle, Ankita Belavale, Akshada Shinde, Avinash A. Gunjal, Rajnikant T. Kakade. Advanced Extraction Techniques for Herbal Drugs: A Comprehensive Review. Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry. 2025; 17(3):229-4. doi: 10.52711/0975-4385.2025.00037 Available on: https://rjpponline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-17-3-7
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