Integrated Approach for Species Identification and Quality Analysis for Labisia pumila Using DNA Barcoding and HPLC.

ABSTRACT: Labisia pumila is a precious herb in Southeast Asia that is traditionally used as a health supplement and has been extensively commercialized due to its claimed therapeutic properties in boosting a healthy female reproductive system. Indigenous people used these plants by boiling the leaves; however, in recent years it has been marketed as powdered or capsuled products. Accordingly, accuracy in determination of the authenticity of these modern herbal products has faced great challenges. Lack of authenticity is a public health risk because incorrectly used herbal species can cause adverse effects. Hence, any measures that may aid product authentication would be beneficial. Given the widespread use of Labisia herbal products, the current study focuses on authenticity testing vi

SUBMITTER: Tarmizi AAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8067811 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature