Quantitative characterization of flavonoid compounds in Rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) by LC-UV/DAD
Abstract
Data di Pubblicazione:
2002
Citazione:
Quantitative characterization of flavonoid compounds in Rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) by LC-UV/DAD / L. Bramati, M. Minoggio, C.S. Gardana, P. Simonetti, P.L. Mauri, P.G. Pietta. - In: FREE RADICAL BIOLOGY & MEDICINE. - ISSN 0891-5849. - 33:Issue 2, Supplement 1(2002), pp. 197-198. ((Intervento presentato al 11. convegno Society for Free Radical Research International tenutosi a PARIS nel 2002.
Abstract:
Rooibos tea originates from the leaves and stems of the indigenous South African plant Aspalathus linearis. It has gained much attention for clinical purposes in the case of nervous tension, allergies (dermatitis), and various indigestive problems. Recently, antioxidative activity was also attributed to the tea on the basis of its flavonoid content. Therefore, an HPLC method using a C 18 reversed phase column was developed for the assay of 10 flavonoids in aqueous and methanolic infusions. Main compounds determined were the dihydrochalcone aspalthin, rutin, and orientin, and their content was in the range of 1.0 to 1.3 mg/g. The identity of detected flavonoids was confirmed by comparing their retention times and UV and MS spectra with those of corresponding standards. In addition, the MS analysis showed evidence of the presence of other compounds such as nothofagin, dihydroisoorientin, and dihydroorientin.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
Aspalathus linearis; Flavonoids; HPLC-UV; LC-MS; Rooibos tea
Elenco autori:
L. Bramati, M. Minoggio, C.S. Gardana, P. Simonetti, P.L. Mauri, P.G. Pietta
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