Effects of Different Drying Methods on the Phytochemicals and Radical Scavenging activity of the Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Plant Parts

" In general, the drying had effect on the total phenolic and total flavonoid contents which are major contribution to the radical scavenging activity of the cinnamon. The best drying method according to this study were the oven drying and room/or freeze drying. The part of the cinnamon plant containing the highest content of the total phenolic and total flavonoids and free radical scavenging ability were the stem and roots. Positive correlation was obtained between only phenolic and antioxidant activity which was 74%. The phytochemical screened was an indication that cinnamon could be a beneficial medicinal herb and spice. Methanol as a solvent had been established to bee best for extraction of phytochemical in the cinnamon."

European Journal of Medicinal Plants

2014 - Volume 4

The Effect of Different Drying Methods on the Phytochemicals and Radical Scavenging Activity of Ceylon Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) Plant Parts

Darfour Bernard, Asare Isaac Kwabena, Ofosu Daniel Osei, G. Achel Daniel, S. Achoribo Elom, Agbenyegah Sandra

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