Table 1 Information about the rhizome of A. galanga extracts which was extracted sequentially with hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and methanol by soaking
Solvent | Weight (g) | Yielda (% wt:wt) | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|---|
Hexane | 24.8 | 1.21 | Yellow oil |
Dichloromethane | 16.00 | 0.80 | Yellow oil |
Ethyl acetate | 18.94 | 0.95 | Dark brown gum |
Methanol | 76.85 | 3.84 | Black gum |