Optimization of manufacturing technology for estragon (Artemisia dracunculus) tincture
A model has been designed to prepare an aqueous estragon (Artemisia dracunculus) extract, by applying empirical mathematical simulation. A satisfactory yield of flavonoids is achieved when an aqueous estragon extract is prepared on open fire for 5 min. It is expedient to add 0.2% sodium hydrocarbonate and/or to carry out the extraction in 2 steps in order to increase the effective use of raw materials.