Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopic Analysis of Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff. (Keluss) and Portulaca oleracea: Two Valuable Herbs

Abstract

Introduction: Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff. (Keluss) and Purslanes with the scientific name Portulaca oleracea have many uses in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to their antioxidant properties. The purpose of this study was to identify the functional groups of Keluss and purslanes native to Ilam by fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) method, so that by knowing the main and effective compounds of the plants, we can more easily move towards the identification and production of bio-molecules and effective herbal medicines. Methods: Kelussia odoratissima Mozaff. (Keluss) and Purslanes with the scientific name Portulaca oleracea have many uses in the food and pharmaceutical industries due to their antioxidant properties. The purpose of this study was to identify the functional groups of Keluss and purslanes native to Ilam by fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) method, so that by knowing the main and effective compounds of the plants, we can more easily move towards the identification and production of bio-molecules and effective herbal medicines. Results: Based on the results of spectrometry, it was found that K. odoratissima has 9 spectra including N-H, C-H, C-H, C=O, C=N, C-H, C-N, S=O, and C-Br. Furthermore, it was observed that P. oleracea has 13 spectra including O-H, O-H, N-H, C=O, C=N, C=C, C-H, S=O, C-H, C-H, C-O, C=C, and C-H groups. Conclusion: The results of the present investigation revealed that K. odoratissima and P. oleracea had a variety of FTIR spectrum profile including different functional groups which are responsible for their biological properties.