Phytochemical Screening and Mineral Elements Composition of Cordyceps Sinensis and its Based Product (Esulin).
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2015-01
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Screening of phytochemical and mineral elements composition of Cordyceps sinensis and its based
product, Esulin were carried out in order to provide a basis for further research on the therapeutic value of these
herbs. The results of both aqueous extracts positively showed the presence of several bioactive compounds like
alkaloids, saponins, tannins, and flavonoids. However, terpenoids only present in the aqueous extract of Esulin. In
addition, the levels of copper, zinc, cadmium, ferum, lead and nickel of both extracts were below the maximum
permissible level suggested by World Health Organization (1989) & Malaysian Food Law (1985). The presence of
phytochemical components and mineral elements in the aqueous extract of Cordyceps sinensis and Esulin might
contribute to their therapeutic applications in medicinal practices.
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Phytochemicals, mineral elements, Cordyceps sinensis, Esulin
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Atiqah Ab Rahman Farah, Kub Tuan Noorfatiehah Tuan, Sul’ain Mohd Dasuki, Ismail Aziz Al-Safi. Fuad Wan Ezumi Mohd. Phytochemical Screening and Mineral Elements Composition of Cordyceps Sinensis and its Based Product (Esulin). International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2015 Jan-Mar; 6(1): 103-107.