The comparison of Ocimum basilicum and Levisticum officinale extracts obtained using different extraction solvents and techniques

In the present study, basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and lovage (Levisticum officinale Koch.) extracts were obtained using maceration, ultrasound- microwave-assisted extractions (UAE MAE, respectively). Varying different extraction solvents, including water, methanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, analyses of total polyphenol flavonoid contents (TPC TFC, respectively), as well antioxidant properties (DPPH radical scavenging cupric ion reducing activities) carried out for all plants' extracts. The amount extractive substances selected was also measured. highest TPC achieved in water extract UAE, while TFC determined prepared maceration MAE. level DPPH neutralization observed methanol acetone by (for both plants) UAE MAE lovage). However, results did not exhibit statistically significant correlation with TFC. ion-reducing capacity measured from Interestingly, a significantly higher methanolic compared to parallels. Thus, it can be concluded that selection medium technique depends on used plant species, future application purpose (or role)