Extraction of Essential Oil From Red Lettage (Andropogon Citratus DC) with Microwave Hydrodestillation Method

  • Yulia Vera Undergraduate Pharmacy Study Program Aufa Royhan University in Padangsidimpuan City
  • Hasni Yaturramadhan Undergraduate Pharmacy Study Program Aufa Royhan University in Padangsidimpuan City
Keywords: Essential Oil, Red Lemongrass, Microwave Hydrodestillation

Abstract

Essential oil derived from the red citronella plant (Andropogon Citratus DC) is usually used as fragrance and other ingredients. This study aims to study the extraction of essential oil from red lemongrass by hydrodistillation method with the help of microwave heating or known as microwave hydrodestillation. In the microwave hydrodestillation method, water is used as a solvent and using a conventional microwave with a power of 300 W and extraction time of 3 hours. The results of the study using the microwave hydrodestillation method obtained a yield of 0.5704%.

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Published
2021-11-25
How to Cite
Yulia Vera, & Hasni Yaturramadhan. (2021). Extraction of Essential Oil From Red Lettage (Andropogon Citratus DC) with Microwave Hydrodestillation Method . Journal of Public Health and Pharmacy, 1(3), 52-55. https://doi.org/10.56338/jphp.v1i3.3724
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