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[Harmful elements removal from Polygonum multiflorum by supercritical CO2 extraction].

Zhen Wen¹, Bo Liu, Zong-Kun Zheng

¹College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China. wenzhen1977@163.com

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Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction effectively removes harmful copper, lead, and arsenic from Polygonum multiflorum. This non-destructive method preserves beneficial compounds, meeting US FDA standards for traditional Chinese medicine safety.

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Area of Science:

Pharmacognosy
Analytical Chemistry
Green Chemistry

Background:

Traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) like Polygonum multiflorum can accumulate toxic heavy metals.
Ensuring the safety of TCM requires effective methods for removing harmful elements without degrading active compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2) extraction method for removing toxic elements (copper, lead, arsenic) from Polygonum multiflorum.
To optimize the chelating extraction process using sodium diethyldithiocarbamate (NaDDC) and ethanol.

Main Methods:

Utilized supercritical carbon dioxide extraction with sodium diethyldithiocarbamate as a chelating agent and ethanol as a modifier.
Investigated the impact of extraction parameters including pressure, temperature, time, and agent concentrations.
Optimized conditions for efficient removal of target heavy metals.

Main Results:

Optimized conditions: 28 MPa, 60°C, 1 hr static, 2 hr dynamic extraction, herb:NaDDC ratio of 5:1, herb:ethanol ratio of 1:1.
Achieved up to 60% extraction rate for copper (Cu), lead (Pb), and arsenic (As), meeting US FDA standards.
Crucially, the physiologically active compound 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxy-silbene-2-O-beta-D-glucoside remained largely unextracted.

Conclusions:

Chelating extraction using supercritical CO2 offers a non-destructive and effective approach for reducing heavy metal contamination in TCM.
This method enhances the safety profile of Polygonum multiflorum without compromising its therapeutic efficacy.