Effects of gamma irradiation and comparison of different extraction methods on sesquiterpene lactone yields from the medicinal plant Thapsia garganica L. (Apiaceae)

ConclusionThe study has shown that microwave assisted extraction is an effective method for investigating chemical compounds in T. garganica and the results support the notion that gamma irradiation for sterilisation do not alter the chemical composition.The authors wish to clarify that we cannot recommend the usage of any parts of T. garganica, in any form, for any remedy due to its very high toxicity.
Source: Journal of Applied Research on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research