Qualitative Phytochemical Profiles of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.) Grown in Benin, West Africa

Abstract

In this study, phytochemical composition analysis of Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.) from Benin was powered by a qualitative Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GCMS). Turmeric rhizomes were obtained from the major center of turmeric, processing and marketing in Benin. After washing with tap water, the rhizomes dried into the air and ground in fine powder which was used for extraction. Plant extraction was performed by the SOXHLET method with N-hexen and the obtained oleoresin was used for GCMS analysis. It has been found that Ar-Turmerone (6.32%) and Turmerone (2.88%) were identified as the major components of turmeric grown in Benin. This study underlines the quality of turmeric from Benin, which need for further research, especially focusing on the extraction and perception of curcumin, an important bioactive compound of turmeric. Such an investigation promises for a comprehensive understanding of Benin's turmeric, contributing to its exploitation convenience and scientific knowledge and economic development in diverse industrial areas.