Using Microwave-Soxhlet Extractor to Extract Some Natural Products

Abstract

Domestic microwave oven was modified into Soxhlet-Microwave Extractor for extracting of natural products. The study of its extracted capacity was realized on: - caffein from Camellia sinensis L., - stevioside from Stevia rebaudiana (Bert.) Hemsl., - artermisinin from Artemisia annua L.; - rutine from Sophora japonica L.; - fruit oil from Illicium verum Hook. f.; - seed oil from Anethum graveolens L.. These extracted results were compared with the Soxhlet-conventional heating on the time, yield and quality.