Pothos Scandens: extraction methods
Quick answer
extraction methods for Pothos Scandens: Pothos scandens bark yields 20g hexane extract (PSH) per 800g starting material, containing bioactive secondary metabolites including cycloartane triterpenoids, stigmastane derivatives, and phenolic compounds with documented antipyretic, anticancer, and thrombolytic properties
Start here:
- 1. Collect bark from P. scandens specimens in Golaghat district, Assam
- 2. Shade-dry collected bark and powder to 60-120 mesh particle size
Why extraction methods matters for Pothos Scandens
Pothos scandens bark yields 20g hexane extract (PSH) per 800g starting material, containing bioactive secondary metabolites including cycloartane triterpenoids, stigmastane derivatives, and phenolic compounds with documented antipyretic, anticancer, and thrombolytic properties
How to handle extraction methods on Pothos Scandens
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Collect bark from P. scandens specimens in Golaghat district, Assam
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Shade-dry collected bark and powder to 60-120 mesh particle size
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Extract with hexane (5L per 800g bark) at 46°C using reduced pressure rotary evaporation
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Store crude extract at -20°C to preserve bioactive compound integrity
Keeping Pothos Scandens on track
Harvest Pothos scandens bark from mature specimens in North East India growing regions during optimal collection periods