Extraction Unit 1

Extraction Unit 1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Separation of solute from one phase to the other using two immiscible phases (liquid-liquid; solid-liquid)

Back

What is extraction in general?

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Separation of medicinally active portions of plants from the inert components of the plant using selective solvents in standard extraction procedures

Back

What is extraction in herbs?

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Sample is immersed in a closed container containing solvent and let to stand for MORE THAN 3 days (WITH frequent agitation)

Back

What is maceration?

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Preparation of tinctures & fluid extracts, macerate for 4h – transfer into percolator, additional solvent was added to ensure all mass is immersed, macerate > 24h – drain solvent slowly, rinse with solvent until ¾ of the required volumes obtained (percolate) ~ 4-5 times, mass is pressed, liquid collected and pooled with percolate, percolate – filtered/ decanted

Back

What is percolation?

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An alcohol-based derivative of a fresh herb or other natural plant material.

Back

What is a tincture?

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