Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma

Abstract This study systematically investigated the effect of hydrodistillation (HD) on the yield of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma following ultrasonic pretreatment using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESS) as the medium. The parameters for ultrasonic pretreatment were analyzed using...

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Main Authors: Chuanhua Feng, Ru Yuan, Xiaolin Tang, Jian Zhou, Ying Kong, Huiling Guo, Yaokun Xiong, Jinfang Hu
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Published: BMC 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-025-01524-z
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author Chuanhua Feng
Ru Yuan
Xiaolin Tang
Jian Zhou
Ying Kong
Huiling Guo
Yaokun Xiong
Jinfang Hu
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Ru Yuan
Xiaolin Tang
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Ying Kong
Huiling Guo
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Jinfang Hu
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description Abstract This study systematically investigated the effect of hydrodistillation (HD) on the yield of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma following ultrasonic pretreatment using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESS) as the medium. The parameters for ultrasonic pretreatment were analyzed using single-factor experiments and response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize the yield of essential oil. The findings indicated that the ideal settings for ultrasonic pretreatment were as follows: The water content of NADES-5, with a molar ratio of lactic acid to choline chloride of 3.25:1, was 38.6%. The ultrasonic treatment duration was 42.0 min, the ultrasonic power was 73.0 W, and the actual essential oil yield attained 1.341%. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the application of NADES-5 as the extraction medium resulted in considerable degradation of the powder’s composition, as evidenced by the presence of numerous tiny pores on the surface. This suggested that NADES-5 enhanced permeability and exerted an erosive impact, efficiently dismantling the plant cell wall. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified 33 distinct components in the essential oil extracted via HD following ultrasonic pretreatment using NADES-5 as the solvent. This study illustrated that employing NADESs as the medium for ultrasonic pretreatment markedly improved the yield of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma, presenting a novel approach for effective essential oil extraction.
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spelling doaj-art-394379c7c69945a39b81aaa21440f3102025-08-20T03:45:27ZengBMCBMC Chemistry2661-801X2025-07-0119111210.1186/s13065-025-01524-zInfluence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi RhizomaChuanhua Feng0Ru Yuan1Xiaolin Tang2Jian Zhou3Ying Kong4Huiling Guo5Yaokun Xiong6Jinfang Hu7Department of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang UniversityCollege of pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Pharmacy, Children’s Hospital of Jiangxi ProvinceDepartment of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang UniversityDepartment of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang UniversityCollege of pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese MedicineCollege of pharmacy, Jiangxi University of Chinese MedicineDepartment of Pharmacy, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang UniversityAbstract This study systematically investigated the effect of hydrodistillation (HD) on the yield of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma following ultrasonic pretreatment using natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESS) as the medium. The parameters for ultrasonic pretreatment were analyzed using single-factor experiments and response surface methodology (RSM) to optimize the yield of essential oil. The findings indicated that the ideal settings for ultrasonic pretreatment were as follows: The water content of NADES-5, with a molar ratio of lactic acid to choline chloride of 3.25:1, was 38.6%. The ultrasonic treatment duration was 42.0 min, the ultrasonic power was 73.0 W, and the actual essential oil yield attained 1.341%. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that the application of NADES-5 as the extraction medium resulted in considerable degradation of the powder’s composition, as evidenced by the presence of numerous tiny pores on the surface. This suggested that NADES-5 enhanced permeability and exerted an erosive impact, efficiently dismantling the plant cell wall. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis identified 33 distinct components in the essential oil extracted via HD following ultrasonic pretreatment using NADES-5 as the solvent. This study illustrated that employing NADESs as the medium for ultrasonic pretreatment markedly improved the yield of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma, presenting a novel approach for effective essential oil extraction.https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-025-01524-zCyperi RhizomaEssential oilUltrasonic pretreatmentHydrodistillationScanning electron microscopyNatural deep eutectic solvents
spellingShingle Chuanhua Feng
Ru Yuan
Xiaolin Tang
Jian Zhou
Ying Kong
Huiling Guo
Yaokun Xiong
Jinfang Hu
Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma
BMC Chemistry
Cyperi Rhizoma
Essential oil
Ultrasonic pretreatment
Hydrodistillation
Scanning electron microscopy
Natural deep eutectic solvents
title Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma
title_full Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma
title_fullStr Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma
title_full_unstemmed Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma
title_short Influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from Cyperi Rhizoma
title_sort influence of natural deep eutectic solvent pretreatment on the yield and composition of essential oil derived from cyperi rhizoma
topic Cyperi Rhizoma
Essential oil
Ultrasonic pretreatment
Hydrodistillation
Scanning electron microscopy
Natural deep eutectic solvents
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s13065-025-01524-z
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