PROCESS FOR XANTHORRIZOLE FROM CURCUMA XANTHORRIZA AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY MATERIAL

摘要

A method for isolating a xanthorrizole which has antibacterial activity is provided to shorten extraction time and improve yield of the extract without side effect. A method for producing a xanthorrizole having antibacterial activity from a Curcuma xanthorriza: a step of pulverizing Curcuma xanthorriza; a step of extracting using ethanol or hexane solvent; a step of isolating solvent layer; a step of removing the solvent; and a step of removing nonpolar material by chromatography.