Natural Products Extraction Flashcards
1
Q
The plant material is immersed in the solvent in a stoppered container and allowed to stand for (3-6 days) at room temperature.
A
Maceration
2
Q
The plant material is subjected to maceration followed by a continuous flow of fresh solvent using percolator.
A
Percolation
3
Q
A form of maceration in which gentle heat is used during the extraction.
A
Digestion
4
Q
Prepared by maceration for a short period of time with either cold or boiling
water.
A
Infusion
5
Q
Extracting thermostable water-soluble constituents by boiling with
water for 15 minutes.
A
Decoction
